Australian Performing Arts Grammar School vs GOAL College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 726 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
129 students · ICSEA 1103
GOAL College
Ultimo · Independent special · 11-12
204 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Australian Performing Arts Grammar School Glebe NSW | GOAL College Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #198 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 129 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 37 | 74 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apgs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.goalcollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •GOAL College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •GOAL College is the larger school with 204 students compared with 129.
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 Australian Performing Arts Grammar School better than GOAL College?
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 Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and GOAL College?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Ultimo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and GOAL College has 10.5.
How do Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and GOAL College rank in NSW?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is 70th of 539 and GOAL College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.