Lavington Public School vs Springdale Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lavington Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 944
Springdale Heights Public School
Lavington · Government primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Lavington Public School Lavington NSW | Springdale Heights Public School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1432 of 1,619 | #1295 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4372 of 4,908 | #4012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 409 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 218 | 111 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 17% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lavington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | springdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Springdale Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.8).
- •Lavington Public School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lavington Public School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 223.
- •Springdale Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -6%).
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 Lavington Public School better than Springdale Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Springdale Heights Public School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.8 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 Lavington Public School and Springdale Heights Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lavington Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springdale Heights Public School has 14.8.
How do Lavington Public School and Springdale Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Lavington Public School is 1432nd of 1,619 and Springdale Heights Public School is 1295th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.