Hebersham Public School vs Plumpton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 885 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hebersham Public School
Hebersham · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 904
Plumpton High School
Plumpton · Government high school · 7-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Hebersham Public School Hebersham NSW | Plumpton High School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1447 of 1,619 | #333 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4418 of 4,908 | #922 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 515 | 1,182 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 261 | 596 / 586 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hebersham 2770 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hebersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plumpton High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 26.2).
- •Plumpton High School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plumpton High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 515.
- •Plumpton High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -8%).
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 Hebersham Public School better than Plumpton High School?
On the Success Index, Plumpton High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 26.2 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 Hebersham Public School and Plumpton High School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Hebersham and Plumpton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hebersham Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plumpton High School has 13.9.
How do Hebersham Public School and Plumpton High School rank in NSW?
Hebersham Public School is 1447th of 1,619 and Plumpton High School is 333rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.