Arcadia Public School vs Galston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Public School
Arcadia · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
Galston High School
Galston · Government high school · 7-12
570 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Arcadia Public School Arcadia NSW | Galston High School Galston NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #170 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 60 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 33 | 282 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Arcadia 2159 | Galston 2159 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | galston-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 63.3).
- •Arcadia Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •Galston High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 60.
- •Galston High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -30%).
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 Arcadia Public School better than Galston High School?
On the Success Index, Arcadia Public School ranks higher (64.4 vs 63.3 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 Arcadia Public School and Galston High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Galston in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galston High School has 11.0.
How do Arcadia Public School and Galston High School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Public School is unranked and Galston High School is 170th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.