Jindera Public School vs Springdale Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindera Public School
Jindera · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 969
Springdale Heights Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Jindera Public School Jindera NSW | Springdale Heights Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1137 of 1,619 | #1295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3558 of 4,908 | #4012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 164 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 89 | 111 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 17% |
| Suburb | Jindera 2642 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jindera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | springdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jindera Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 31.6).
- •Jindera Public School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindera Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Springdale Heights Public School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 164.
- •Springdale Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 1%).
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 Jindera Public School better than Springdale Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Jindera Public School ranks higher (38.2 vs 31.6 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 Jindera Public School and Springdale Heights Public School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Jindera and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindera Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springdale Heights Public School has 14.8.
How do Jindera Public School and Springdale Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Jindera Public School is 1137th of 1,619 and Springdale Heights Public School is 1295th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.