Jewells Primary School vs Redhead Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jewells Primary School
Jewells · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1026
Redhead Public School
Redhead · Government primary · K-6
240 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Jewells Primary School Jewells NSW | Redhead Public School Redhead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #924 of 1,619 | #425 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2859 of 4,908 | #1301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 240 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 137 | 131 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Jewells 2280 | Redhead 2290 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jewells-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | redhead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Redhead Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 47.7).
- •Redhead Public School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redhead Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.9).
- •Jewells Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 240.
- •Redhead Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -25%).
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 Jewells Primary School better than Redhead Public School?
On the Success Index, Redhead Public School ranks higher (66.8 vs 47.7 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 Jewells Primary School and Redhead Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jewells and Redhead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jewells Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redhead Public School has 17.3.
How do Jewells Primary School and Redhead Public School rank in NSW?
Jewells Primary School is 924th of 1,619 and Redhead Public School is 425th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.