Lucas Heights Community School
Lucas Heights Community School is a government combined school in Barden Ridge, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Barden Ridge NSW 2234. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lucas Heights Community School compares
By ICSEA, Lucas Heights Community School ranks 217th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shire Christian School, an independent combined school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Lucas Heights Community School scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lucas Heights Community School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Barden Ridge
Lucas Heights Community School is located in Barden Ridge, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,134/wk and median rent of $685/wk. Population: 4,129.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Barden Ridge suburb profileSchools near Lucas Heights Community School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lucas Heights Community School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Barden Ridge | 0.4 km | 1116 | 78 higher | 926 |
| Marton Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 2.1 km | 1063 | 25 higher | 318 |
| Aquinas Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Menai | 2.3 km | 1082 | 44 higher | 1,140 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Menai | 2.5 km | 1098 | 60 higher | 803 |
| Engadine West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 2.6 km | 1057 | 19 higher | 541 |
| Bangor Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bangor | 2.9 km | 1077 | 39 higher | 503 |
| Yarrawarrah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Engadine | 3.0 km | 1081 | 43 higher | 249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lucas Heights Community School a government school?
Yes, Lucas Heights Community School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lucas Heights Community School offer?
Lucas Heights Community School offers K-12.
What is Lucas Heights Community School's ICSEA score?
Lucas Heights Community School has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lucas Heights Community School?
Lucas Heights Community School has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lucas Heights Community School?
The nearest schools to Lucas Heights Community School are Shire Christian School (0.4 km), Marton Public School (2.1 km), Aquinas Catholic College (2.3 km).
Where is Lucas Heights Community School located?
Lucas Heights Community School is located in Barden Ridge, NSW 2234. Visit the school website at https://lucasheigh-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.