Australian Performing Arts Grammar School vs Key College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 922 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
Key College
Redfern · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Australian Performing Arts Grammar School Glebe NSW | Key College Redfern 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 | 9-12 |
| Students | 129 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 37 | 40 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 24% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Redfern 2016 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apgs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/education/w1/i1001886/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Key College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.5).
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 70.
- •Key College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
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 Key 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 Key College?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Redfern 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 Key College has 5.6.
How do Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and Key College rank in NSW?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is 70th of 539 and Key College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.