Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School vs Killara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km 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
Killara Public School
Killara · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Lindfield NSW | Killara Public School Killara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,619 | #403 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #102 of 4,908 | #1240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 98 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 52 | 140 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Killara 2071 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highfields.nsw.edu.au | killara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School scores higher on the Success Index (82.4 vs 67.6).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •Killara Public School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 98.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -39%).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is a independent school while Killara Public School is a government 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 Killara Public School?
On the Success Index, Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School ranks higher (82.4 vs 67.6 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 Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School and Killara Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and Killara 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 Killara Public School has 18.8.
How do Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School and Killara Public School rank in NSW?
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is 23rd of 1,619 and Killara Public School is 403rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.