Kotara High School vs New Lambton South Public 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.
Kotara High School
Adamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,130 students · ICSEA 1066
New Lambton South Public School
New Lambton · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW | New Lambton South Public School New Lambton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 539 | #423 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #349 of 1,472 | #1299 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,130 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 618 | 193 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | New Lambton 2305 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | newlambtos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.4 vs 66.8).
- •New Lambton South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.1).
- •Kotara High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 462.
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 Kotara High School better than New Lambton South Public 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 Kotara High School and New Lambton South Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and New Lambton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kotara High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Lambton South Public School has 17.1.
How do Kotara High School and New Lambton South Public School rank in NSW?
Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 and New Lambton South Public School is 423rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.