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Candelo Public School vs Glebe Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 348 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCandelo Public School
Candelo NSW
Glebe Public School
Glebe NSW
Success Index
41
Lower 50%
42
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#1081 of 1,619#1052 of 1,619
National rank (type)#3370 of 4,908#3298 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students84193
Girls / boys42 / 4290 / 103
Foundation intake1424
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+2%-35%
ICSEA
Average 1000
982982
ICSEA percentile39th39th
Top SEA quarter10%26%
Bottom SEA quarter39%35%
Students per teacher16.514.2
Teaching staff (FTE)5.113.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)1.43.5
Language background other than English2%66%
Indigenous students6%26%
SuburbCandelo 2550Glebe 2037
Council areaBega ValleySydney
RemotenessOuter RegionalMajor Cities
Websitecandelo-p.schools.nsw.gov.auglebe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Glebe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 40.7).
  • •Glebe Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
  • •Glebe Public School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 84.
  • •Candelo Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -35%).

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 Candelo Public School better than Glebe Public School?

On the Success Index, Glebe Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.7 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 Candelo Public School and Glebe Public School?

About 348 km in a straight line, between Candelo and Glebe in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Candelo Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glebe Public School has 14.2.

How do Candelo Public School and Glebe Public School rank in NSW?

Candelo Public School is 1081st of 1,619 and Glebe Public School is 1052nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.