Hebersham Public School vs Plumpton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km 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 Public School
Plumpton · Government primary · K-6
504 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Hebersham Public School Hebersham NSW | Plumpton Public School Plumpton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1447 of 1,619 | #1113 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4418 of 4,908 | #3482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 515 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 261 | 240 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hebersham 2770 | Plumpton 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hebersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | plumpton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plumpton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 26.2).
- •Plumpton Public School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hebersham Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 504.
- •Plumpton Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Plumpton Public School ranks higher (39.2 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 Public School?
About 1.2 km 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 Public School has 14.3.
How do Hebersham Public School and Plumpton Public School rank in NSW?
Hebersham Public School is 1447th of 1,619 and Plumpton Public School is 1113th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.