Engadine West Public School vs Lucas Heights Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Engadine West Public School
Engadine · Government primary · K-6
541 students · ICSEA 1057
Lucas Heights Community School
Barden Ridge · Government combined · K-12
796 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Engadine West Public School Engadine NSW | Lucas Heights Community School Barden Ridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #740 of 1,619 | #198 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2264 of 4,908 | #624 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 541 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 279 | 370 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 88 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Barden Ridge 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | engadinew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lucasheigh-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Engadine West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 51.4).
- •Engadine West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Heights Community School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.1).
- •Lucas Heights Community School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 541.
- •Lucas Heights Community School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Engadine West Public School better than Lucas Heights Community School?
On the Success Index, Engadine West Public School ranks higher (55.8 vs 51.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Engadine West Public School and Lucas Heights Community School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Barden Ridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Engadine West Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucas Heights Community School has 11.4.
How do Engadine West Public School and Lucas Heights Community School rank in NSW?
Engadine West Public School is 740th of 1,619 and Lucas Heights Community School is 198th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.