Erina Heights Public School vs Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 920 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erina Heights Public School
Erina Heights · Government primary · K-6
254 students · ICSEA 1094
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
Terrigal · Catholic primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Erina Heights Public School Erina Heights NSW | Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 1,619 | #300 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1221 of 4,908 | #992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 254 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 142 | 292 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Erina Heights 2260 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erinahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 67.8).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erina Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.9).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 254.
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Erina Heights Public School is a government school while Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Erina Heights Public School better than Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 67.8 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 Erina Heights Public School and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Erina Heights and Terrigal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erina Heights Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has 20.9.
How do Erina Heights Public School and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Erina Heights Public School is 393rd of 1,619 and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is 300th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.