Lambton High School vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lambton High School
Lambton · Government high school · 7-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1057
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Cromer · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Lambton High School Lambton NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus Cromer NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 539 | #99 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #355 of 1,472 | #264 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,176 | 1,157 |
| Girls / boys | 561 / 615 | 541 / 616 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.2 | 85.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lambton 2299 | Cromer 2099 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lambton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbsccromer-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 67.1).
- •Lambton High School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambton High School is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 1,157.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs 1%).
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 Lambton High School better than Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus ranks higher (71.2 vs 67.1 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 Lambton High School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Lambton and Cromer in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lambton High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has 13.5.
How do Lambton High School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus rank in NSW?
Lambton High School is 145th of 539 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is 99th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.