Northlakes High School vs The Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 955 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northlakes High School
San Remo · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 917
The Lakes College
Blue Haven · Independent special · 9-10
24 students · ICSEA 843
| Measure | Northlakes High School San Remo NSW | The Lakes College Blue Haven NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #414 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1142 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-10 |
| Students | 789 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 447 | 15 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 843 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.5 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 38% |
| Suburb | San Remo 2262 | Blue Haven 2262 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northlake-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/the-lakes-college/ |
The verdict
- •Northlakes High School has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Lakes College has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 10.2).
- •Northlakes High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 24.
- •Northlakes High School is a government school while The Lakes College 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 Northlakes High School better than The Lakes College?
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 Northlakes High School and The Lakes College?
About 955 m in a straight line, between San Remo and Blue Haven in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northlakes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes College has 5.5.
How do Northlakes High School and The Lakes College rank in NSW?
Northlakes High School is 414th of 539 and The Lakes College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.