Lake Heights Public School vs Warrawong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Warrawong High School
Warrawong · Government high school · 7-12
591 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Lake Heights Public School Lake Heights NSW | Warrawong High School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1212 of 1,619 | #381 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3774 of 4,908 | #1066 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 147 | 591 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 78 | 287 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 11% |
| Suburb | Lake Heights 2502 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lakeheight-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.0 vs 34.9).
- •Lake Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrawong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.7).
- •Warrawong High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 147.
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 Warrawong High 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 Lake Heights Public School and Warrawong High School?
About 1.2 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 Warrawong High School has 8.5.
How do Lake Heights Public School and Warrawong High School rank in NSW?
Lake Heights Public School is 1212th of 1,619 and Warrawong High School is 381st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.