Hunter School of Performing Arts vs Lambton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 928 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Broadmeadow · Government combined · K-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1085
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW | Lambton High School Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 314 | #145 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,259 | #355 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,094 | 1,176 |
| Girls / boys | 805 / 289 | 561 / 615 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 90.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Lambton 2299 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lambton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lambton High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 58.3).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 1,094.
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 Hunter School of Performing Arts better than Lambton High School?
On the Success Index, Lambton High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 58.3 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 Hunter School of Performing Arts and Lambton High School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter School of Performing Arts has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lambton High School has 13.0.
How do Hunter School of Performing Arts and Lambton High School rank in NSW?
Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 and Lambton High School is 145th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.