Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 246 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
Lindfield · Independent primary · K-2
98 students · ICSEA 1164
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Lindfield · Catholic primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Lindfield NSW | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,619 | #62 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 4,908 | #258 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 98 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 52 | 126 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highfields.nsw.edu.au | www.hfldbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School scores higher on the Success Index (82.4 vs 78.9).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 98.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 5%).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is a independent school while Holy Family 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 Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School ranks higher (82.4 vs 78.9 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 Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 246 m in a straight line, between Lindfield and Lindfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is 23rd of 1,619 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 62nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.