Heckenberg Public School vs Stuarts Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 396 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
Stuarts Point Public School
Stuarts Point · Government primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW | Stuarts Point Public School Stuarts Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1563 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4719 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 209 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 104 | 28 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 36% |
| Suburb | Heckenberg 2168 | Stuarts Point 2441 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stuartspt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heckenberg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.3 vs 19.7).
- •Heckenberg Public School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 53.
- •Heckenberg Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Stuarts Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Heckenberg Public School ranks higher (21.3 vs 19.7 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 Stuarts Point Public School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Heckenberg and Stuarts Point 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 Stuarts Point Public School has 9.8.
How do Heckenberg Public School and Stuarts Point Public School rank in NSW?
Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 and Stuarts Point Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.