Illawarra Sports High School vs Lake Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 937
Lake Heights Public School
Lake Heights · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Illawarra Sports High School Berkeley NSW | Lake Heights Public School Lake Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #343 of 539 | #1212 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #974 of 1,472 | #3774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 926 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 546 | 69 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 209 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 18% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Lake Heights 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lakeheight-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Sports High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 35.0).
- •Lake Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Illawarra Sports High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 147.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 7%).
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 Illawarra Sports High School better than Lake Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Sports High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.0 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 Illawarra Sports High School and Lake Heights Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Lake Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawarra Sports High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Heights Public School has 14.7.
How do Illawarra Sports High School and Lake Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Illawarra Sports High School is 343rd of 539 and Lake Heights Public School is 1212th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.