Heaton Public School vs Lambton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km 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
Lambton Public School
Lambton · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Heaton Public School Jesmond NSW | Lambton Public School Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,619 | #464 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3534 of 4,908 | #1403 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 84 | 165 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Lambton 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lambton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lambton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 38.5).
- •Lambton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heaton Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.2).
- •Lambton Public School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 162.
- •Lambton Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Lambton Public School?
On the Success Index, Lambton Public School ranks higher (65.7 vs 38.5 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 Heaton Public School and Lambton Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and Lambton 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 Lambton Public School has 16.2.
How do Heaton Public School and Lambton Public School rank in NSW?
Heaton Public School is 1130th of 1,619 and Lambton Public School is 464th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.