Holy Spirit Primary School vs Springdale Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Primary School
Lavington · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1041
Springdale Heights Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Holy Spirit Primary School Lavington NSW | Springdale Heights Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #674 of 1,619 | #1295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2058 of 4,908 | #4012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 161 | 111 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 17% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hsslavington.com.au | springdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 31.6).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 223.
- •Springdale Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 2%).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School is a catholic school while Springdale Heights 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 Holy Spirit Primary School better than Springdale Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 31.6 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 Holy Spirit Primary School and Springdale Heights Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springdale Heights Public School has 14.8.
How do Holy Spirit Primary School and Springdale Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Primary School is 674th of 1,619 and Springdale Heights Public School is 1295th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.