Heritage College Lake Macquarie vs St John Vianney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College Lake Macquarie
Morisset · Independent combined · K-12
511 students · ICSEA 1002
St John Vianney Primary School
Morisset · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Heritage College Lake Macquarie Morisset NSW | St John Vianney Primary School Morisset NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 314 | #1197 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #851 of 1,259 | #3727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 511 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 252 | 56 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +66% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 20% |
| Suburb | Morisset 2264 | Morisset 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakemac.heritage.edu.au/ | morisset.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 35.7).
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.7).
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie is the larger school with 511 students compared with 118.
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie has grown faster over five years (66% vs -32%).
- •Heritage College Lake Macquarie is a independent school while St John Vianney 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 Heritage College Lake Macquarie better than St John Vianney Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heritage College Lake Macquarie ranks higher (40.4 vs 35.7 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 Heritage College Lake Macquarie and St John Vianney Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Morisset and Morisset in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College Lake Macquarie has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney Primary School has 9.8.
How do Heritage College Lake Macquarie and St John Vianney Primary School rank in NSW?
Heritage College Lake Macquarie is 245th of 314 and St John Vianney Primary School is 1197th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.