Argenton Public School vs Holy Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Holy Cross Primary School
Glendale · Catholic primary · K-6
153 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Argenton Public School Argenton NSW | Holy Cross Primary School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #603 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1840 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 46 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 25 | 86 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 9% |
| Suburb | Argenton 2284 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | argenton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.glendale.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 29.9).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.9).
- •Holy Cross Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 46.
- •Argenton Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
- •Argenton Public School is a government school while Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic 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 Argenton Public School better than Holy Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (61.0 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 Holy Cross Primary School?
About 1.8 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 Holy Cross Primary School has 12.0.
How do Argenton Public School and Holy Cross Primary School rank in NSW?
Argenton Public School is unranked and Holy Cross Primary School is 603rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.