Heckenberg Public School vs Sadleir Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 786 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
Sadleir Public School
Sadleir · Government primary · P-6
351 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW | Sadleir Public School Sadleir NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1563 of 1,619 | #1541 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4719 of 4,908 | #4663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 209 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 104 | 159 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Heckenberg 2168 | Sadleir 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sadleir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sadleir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 21.3).
- •Sadleir Public School has the higher ICSEA (883 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heckenberg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Sadleir Public School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 209.
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 Heckenberg Public School better than Sadleir Public School?
On the Success Index, Sadleir Public School ranks higher (22.3 vs 21.3 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 Heckenberg Public School and Sadleir Public School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Heckenberg and Sadleir in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heckenberg Public School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sadleir Public School has 12.2.
How do Heckenberg Public School and Sadleir Public School rank in NSW?
Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 and Sadleir Public School is 1541st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.