Jesmond Public School vs John Hunter Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jesmond Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 923
John Hunter Hospital School
New Lambton Heights · Government special
| Measure | Jesmond Public School Jesmond NSW | John Hunter Hospital School New Lambton Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1245 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3861 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 216 | – |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 114 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | – |
| Indigenous students | 10% | – |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | New Lambton Heights 2305 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | johnhunter-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
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 Jesmond Public School better than John Hunter Hospital School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jesmond Public School and John Hunter Hospital School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and New Lambton Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Jesmond Public School and John Hunter Hospital School rank in NSW?
Jesmond Public School is 1245th of 1,619 and John Hunter Hospital School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.