Heaton Public School vs Our Lady of Victories Primary 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.
Heaton Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 955
Our Lady of Victories Primary School
Shortland · Catholic primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Heaton Public School Jesmond NSW | Our Lady of Victories Primary School Shortland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,619 | #704 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3534 of 4,908 | #2153 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 84 | 73 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Shortland 2307 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shortland.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 38.5).
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Heaton Public School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 130.
- •Our Lady of Victories Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -12%).
- •Heaton Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Victories Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of Victories Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Victories Primary School ranks higher (57.1 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 Our Lady of Victories Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and Shortland 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 Our Lady of Victories Primary School has 10.7.
How do Heaton Public School and Our Lady of Victories Primary School rank in NSW?
Heaton Public School is 1130th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Victories Primary School is 704th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.