Berkeley Vale Public School vs Glenwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 85 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Vale Public School
Berkeley Vale · Government primary · K-6
524 students · ICSEA 988
Glenwood Public School
Glenfield · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Berkeley Vale Public School Berkeley Vale NSW | Glenwood Public School Glenfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1243 of 1,619 | #1070 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3858 of 4,908 | #3348 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 524 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 273 | 106 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Berkeley Vale 2261 | Glenfield 2167 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 33.6).
- •Glenwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Berkeley Vale Public School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 216.
- •Glenwood Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -23%).
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 Berkeley Vale Public School better than Glenwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood Public School ranks higher (41.1 vs 33.6 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 Berkeley Vale Public School and Glenwood Public School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Vale and Glenfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley Vale Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenwood Public School has 16.1.
How do Berkeley Vale Public School and Glenwood Public School rank in NSW?
Berkeley Vale Public School is 1243rd of 1,619 and Glenwood Public School is 1070th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.