Helensburgh Public School vs Scarborough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Helensburgh Public School
Helensburgh · Government primary · K-6
460 students · ICSEA 1057
Scarborough Public School
Scarborough · Government primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Helensburgh Public School Helensburgh NSW | Scarborough Public School Scarborough NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1487 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 460 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 227 | 28 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Helensburgh 2508 | Scarborough 2515 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | helensburg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scarboroug-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Scarborough Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 64.6).
- •Scarborough Public School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scarborough Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Helensburgh Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 54.
- •Helensburgh Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -14%).
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 Helensburgh Public School better than Scarborough Public School?
On the Success Index, Scarborough Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 64.6 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 Helensburgh Public School and Scarborough Public School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Helensburgh and Scarborough in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Helensburgh Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scarborough Public School has 13.5.
How do Helensburgh Public School and Scarborough Public School rank in NSW?
Helensburgh Public School is 488th of 1,619 and Scarborough Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.