Lake Cathie Public School vs North Haven Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cathie Public School
Lake Cathie · Government primary · K-6
395 students · ICSEA 1007
North Haven Public School
North Haven · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Lake Cathie Public School Lake Cathie NSW | North Haven Public School North Haven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,619 | #854 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2754 of 4,908 | #2598 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 395 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 208 | 107 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 17% |
| Suburb | Lake Cathie 2445 | North Haven 2443 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lakecathie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | northhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Haven Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 49.2).
- •Lake Cathie Public School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Haven Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •Lake Cathie Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 232.
- •Lake Cathie Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 5%).
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 Lake Cathie Public School better than North Haven Public School?
On the Success Index, North Haven Public School ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.2 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 Lake Cathie Public School and North Haven Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Cathie and North Haven in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Cathie Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Haven Public School has 15.3.
How do Lake Cathie Public School and North Haven Public School rank in NSW?
Lake Cathie Public School is 895th of 1,619 and North Haven Public School is 854th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.