Abbotsford Public School vs Giant Steps Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsford Public School
Abbotsford · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1113
Giant Steps Sydney
Gladesville · Independent special · U
113 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Abbotsford Public School Abbotsford NSW | Giant Steps Sydney Gladesville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #433 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1322 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 368 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 196 | 26 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 27.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 83.5 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Abbotsford 2046 | Gladesville 2111 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | abbotsford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.giantsteps.net.au |
The verdict
- •Abbotsford Public School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giant Steps Sydney has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 16.4).
- •Abbotsford Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 113.
- •Giant Steps Sydney has grown faster over five years (26% vs -31%).
- •Abbotsford Public School is a government school while Giant Steps Sydney 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 Abbotsford Public School better than Giant Steps Sydney?
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 Abbotsford Public School and Giant Steps Sydney?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Gladesville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abbotsford Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Giant Steps Sydney has 4.0.
How do Abbotsford Public School and Giant Steps Sydney rank in NSW?
Abbotsford Public School is 433rd of 1,619 and Giant Steps Sydney is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.