Heathcote High School vs Springwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote High School
Heathcote · Government high school · 7-12
633 students · ICSEA 1028
Springwood High School
Springwood · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Heathcote High School Heathcote NSW | Springwood High School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 539 | #240 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #475 of 1,472 | #627 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 633 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 274 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 2233 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heathcote-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | springwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heathcote High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 55.0).
- •Heathcote High School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathcote High School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 566.
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 High School better than Springwood High School?
On the Success Index, Heathcote High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 55.0 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 High School and Springwood High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Springwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood High School has 11.3.
How do Heathcote High School and Springwood High School rank in NSW?
Heathcote High School is 189th of 539 and Springwood High School is 240th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.