Lomandra School vs St Peter's Heart
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 819 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lomandra School
Campbelltown · Government special · U
75 students · ICSEA 864
St Peter's Heart
Campbelltown · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Lomandra School Campbelltown NSW | St Peter's Heart Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 75 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 55 | 10 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2570 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lomandra-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au/learning/heart |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Heart has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lomandra School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 5.5).
- •Lomandra School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 22.
- •Lomandra School is a government school while St Peter's Heart is an independent 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 Lomandra School better than St Peter's Heart?
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 Lomandra School and St Peter's Heart?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lomandra School has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Heart has 5.5.
How do Lomandra School and St Peter's Heart rank in NSW?
Lomandra School is unranked and St Peter's Heart is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.