Heckenberg Public School vs St Therese Catholic 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.
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Miller · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Miller NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1563 of 1,619 | #686 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4719 of 4,908 | #2089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 209 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 104 | 138 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 9% |
| Suburb | Heckenberg 2168 | Miller 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttsadleir.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 21.3).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heckenberg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.7).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 209.
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 0%).
- •Heckenberg Public School is a government school while St Therese Catholic 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 Heckenberg Public School better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.0 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 St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Heckenberg and Miller 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 St Therese Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Heckenberg Public School and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 686th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.