Kotara South Public School vs New Lambton Heights Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kotara South Public School
Kotara · Government primary · K-6
309 students · ICSEA 1069
New Lambton Heights Infants School
New Lambton Heights · Government primary · K-2
55 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Kotara South Public School Kotara NSW | New Lambton Heights Infants School New Lambton Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #557 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1708 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 309 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 171 | 21 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kotara 2289 | New Lambton Heights 2305 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kotarasth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newlambhti-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •New Lambton Heights Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 62.3).
- •New Lambton Heights Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Lambton Heights Infants School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Kotara South Public School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 55.
- •Kotara South Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -37%).
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 South Public School better than New Lambton Heights Infants School?
On the Success Index, New Lambton Heights Infants School ranks higher (72.3 vs 62.3 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 Kotara South Public School and New Lambton Heights Infants School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kotara and New Lambton Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kotara South Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Lambton Heights Infants School has 14.1.
How do Kotara South Public School and New Lambton Heights Infants School rank in NSW?
Kotara South Public School is 557th of 1,619 and New Lambton Heights Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.