Heathcote East Public School vs Heathcote Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote East Public School
Heathcote · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 1072
Heathcote Public School
Heathcote · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Heathcote East Public School Heathcote NSW | Heathcote Public School Heathcote NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,619 | #736 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1204 of 4,908 | #2244 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 61 | 144 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 2233 | Heathcote 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heathcotee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heathcote-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heathcote East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 56.1).
- •Heathcote East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathcote East Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Heathcote Public School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 106.
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 Heathcote East Public School better than Heathcote Public School?
On the Success Index, Heathcote East Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 56.1 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 Heathcote East Public School and Heathcote Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Heathcote in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote East Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathcote Public School has 16.4.
How do Heathcote East Public School and Heathcote Public School rank in NSW?
Heathcote East Public School is 381st of 1,619 and Heathcote Public School is 736th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.