Gillieston Public School vs The Heights Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 691 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gillieston Public School
Gillieston Heights · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 922
The Heights Learning Community
Gillieston Heights · Independent primary · K-3
14 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Gillieston Public School Gillieston Heights NSW | The Heights Learning Community Gillieston Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1505 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4571 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-3 |
| Students | 404 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 215 | 7 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 7% |
| Suburb | Gillieston Heights 2321 | Gillieston Heights 2321 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gillieston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.theheights.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Heights Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 23.9).
- •The Heights Learning Community has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gillieston Public School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 14.
- •Gillieston Public School is a government school while The Heights Learning Community is an independent 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 Gillieston Public School better than The Heights Learning Community?
On the Success Index, The Heights Learning Community ranks higher (68.5 vs 23.9 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 Gillieston Public School and The Heights Learning Community?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Gillieston Heights and Gillieston Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gillieston Public School and The Heights Learning Community rank in NSW?
Gillieston Public School is 1505th of 1,619 and The Heights Learning Community is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.