La Perouse Public School vs Singleton Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 159 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Perouse Public School
La Perouse · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 920
Singleton Heights Public School
Singleton Heights · Government primary · K-6
468 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW | Singleton Heights Public School Singleton Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,619 | #1600 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3549 of 4,908 | #4833 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 111 | 468 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 57 | 232 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 22% |
| Suburb | La Perouse 2036 | Singleton Heights 2330 |
| Council area | Randwick | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | singletonh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •La Perouse Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 18.6).
- •La Perouse Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.3).
- •Singleton Heights Public School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 111.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -8%).
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 La Perouse Public School better than Singleton Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, La Perouse Public School ranks higher (38.3 vs 18.6 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 La Perouse Public School and Singleton Heights Public School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between La Perouse and Singleton Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Perouse Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Singleton Heights Public School has 16.3.
How do La Perouse Public School and Singleton Heights Public School rank in NSW?
La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 and Singleton Heights Public School is 1600th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.