Frensham Junior School vs Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 101 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frensham Junior School
Mittagong · Independent primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 1157
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
Lindfield · Independent primary · K-2
98 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Frensham Junior School Mittagong NSW | Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 1,619 | #23 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #111 of 4,908 | #102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 103 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 24 | 46 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mittagong 2575 | Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gibgate.nsw.edu.au | www.highfields.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.0 vs 82.4).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1157), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frensham Junior School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.0).
- •Frensham Junior School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 98.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
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 Frensham Junior School better than Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frensham Junior School and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Mittagong and Lindfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frensham Junior School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has 14.0.
How do Frensham Junior School and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School rank in NSW?
Frensham Junior School is 25th of 1,619 and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is 23rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.