Heathcote East Public School vs Oatlands Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 31 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
Oatlands Public School
Oatlands · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Heathcote East Public School Heathcote NSW | Oatlands Public School Oatlands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,619 | #307 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1204 of 4,908 | #1017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 61 | 75 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 2233 | Oatlands 2117 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heathcotee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oatlands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oatlands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 68.0).
- •Oatlands Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.6).
- •Oatlands Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 106.
- •Heathcote East Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -21%).
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 Oatlands Public School?
On the Success Index, Oatlands Public School ranks higher (70.0 vs 68.0 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 Heathcote East Public School and Oatlands Public School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Oatlands 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 Oatlands Public School has 11.1.
How do Heathcote East Public School and Oatlands Public School rank in NSW?
Heathcote East Public School is 381st of 1,619 and Oatlands Public School is 307th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.