Hunter School of Performing Arts vs Lindfield Learning Village
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 110 km 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
Lindfield Learning Village
Lindfield · Government combined · K-12
803 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW | Lindfield Learning Village Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 314 | #61 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,259 | #176 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,094 | 803 |
| Girls / boys | 805 / 289 | 389 / 414 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +120% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadow 2292 | Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lindfieldlearningvillage.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lindfield Learning Village scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 58.3).
- •Lindfield Learning Village has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 803.
- •Lindfield Learning Village has grown faster over five years (120% vs -4%).
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 Lindfield Learning Village?
On the Success Index, Lindfield Learning Village ranks higher (75.1 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 Lindfield Learning Village?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadow and Lindfield 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 Lindfield Learning Village has 13.8.
How do Hunter School of Performing Arts and Lindfield Learning Village rank in NSW?
Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 and Lindfield Learning Village is 61st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.