Erina Heights Public School vs Terrigal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km 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
Terrigal High School
Terrigal · Government high school · 7-12
847 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Erina Heights Public School Erina Heights NSW | Terrigal High School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 1,619 | #214 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1221 of 4,908 | #540 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 254 | 847 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 142 | 406 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 64.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | terrigal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erina Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 59.0).
- •Erina Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Terrigal High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.9).
- •Terrigal High School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 254.
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 Terrigal High School?
On the Success Index, Erina Heights Public School ranks higher (67.8 vs 59.0 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 Terrigal High School?
About 2.1 km 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 Terrigal High School has 13.1.
How do Erina Heights Public School and Terrigal High School rank in NSW?
Erina Heights Public School is 393rd of 1,619 and Terrigal High School is 214th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.