Hamilton North Public School vs Lambton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North Public School
Broadmeadow · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 1030
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Hamilton North Public School Broadmeadow NSW | Lambton High School Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #728 of 1,619 | #145 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2213 of 4,908 | #355 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 123 | 1,176 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 64 | 561 / 615 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 90.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Lambton 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltonn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lambton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lambton High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 56.5).
- •Lambton High School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 123.
- •Lambton High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
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 Hamilton North Public School better than Lambton High School?
On the Success Index, Lambton High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 56.5 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 Hamilton North Public School and Lambton High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton North Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lambton High School has 13.0.
How do Hamilton North Public School and Lambton High School rank in NSW?
Hamilton North Public School is 728th of 1,619 and Lambton High School is 145th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.