Cardiff Public School vs Glendale East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Public School
Cardiff · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1000
Glendale East Public School
Glendale · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Cardiff Public School Cardiff NSW | Glendale East Public School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #988 of 1,619 | #1172 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3072 of 4,908 | #3660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 152 | 120 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 22% |
| Suburb | Cardiff 2285 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cardiff-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glendalee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cardiff Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.1 vs 36.7).
- •Cardiff Public School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendale East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Cardiff Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 232.
- •Cardiff Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -1%).
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 Cardiff Public School better than Glendale East Public School?
On the Success Index, Cardiff Public School ranks higher (45.1 vs 36.7 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 Cardiff Public School and Glendale East Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cardiff and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardiff Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glendale East Public School has 14.0.
How do Cardiff Public School and Glendale East Public School rank in NSW?
Cardiff Public School is 988th of 1,619 and Glendale East Public School is 1172nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.