Lake Heights Public School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Heights Public School
Lake Heights · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 941
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Warrawong · Catholic primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Lake Heights Public School Lake Heights NSW | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1212 of 1,619 | #879 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3774 of 4,908 | #2685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 78 | 70 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Lake Heights 2502 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakeheight-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfawdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 35.0).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 147.
- •Lake Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -25%).
- •Lake Heights Public School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Heights Public School better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 35.0 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 Heights Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Heights and Warrawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Heights Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Lake Heights Public School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Lake Heights Public School is 1212th of 1,619 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 879th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.