Argenton Public School vs Glendale Technology High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Argenton Public School
Argenton · Government primary · K-6
46 students · ICSEA 934
Glendale Technology High School
Glendale · Government high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Argenton Public School Argenton NSW | Glendale Technology High School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #354 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #998 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 46 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 25 | 396 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 70.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 17% |
| Suburb | Argenton 2284 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | argenton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glendale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glendale Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 29.9).
- •Glendale Technology High School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendale Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.9).
- •Glendale Technology High School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 46.
- •Argenton Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 0%).
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 Argenton Public School better than Glendale Technology High School?
On the Success Index, Glendale Technology High School ranks higher (38.0 vs 29.9 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 Argenton Public School and Glendale Technology High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Argenton and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Argenton Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glendale Technology High School has 11.4.
How do Argenton Public School and Glendale Technology High School rank in NSW?
Argenton Public School is unranked and Glendale Technology High School is 354th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.