Heaton Public School vs Jesmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 456 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heaton Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 955
Jesmond Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Heaton Public School Jesmond NSW | Jesmond Public School Jesmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,619 | #1245 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3534 of 4,908 | #3861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 84 | 102 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Jesmond 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heaton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 33.6).
- •Heaton Public School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jesmond Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Jesmond Public School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 162.
- •Jesmond Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Heaton Public School better than Jesmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Heaton Public School ranks higher (38.5 vs 33.6 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 Heaton Public School and Jesmond Public School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Jesmond and Jesmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heaton Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jesmond Public School has 11.8.
How do Heaton Public School and Jesmond Public School rank in NSW?
Heaton Public School is 1130th of 1,619 and Jesmond Public School is 1245th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.