Chifley Public School vs Glossodia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 954
Glossodia Public School
Glossodia · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Chifley Public School Malabar NSW | Glossodia Public School Glossodia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1078 of 1,619 | #1416 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3364 of 4,908 | #4320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 111 | 94 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 11% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Glossodia 2756 |
| Council area | Randwick | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | chifley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glossodia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 27.4).
- •Chifley Public School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 184.
- •Chifley Public School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -9%).
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 Chifley Public School better than Glossodia Public School?
On the Success Index, Chifley Public School ranks higher (40.8 vs 27.4 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 Chifley Public School and Glossodia Public School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Malabar and Glossodia in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glossodia Public School has 15.3.
How do Chifley Public School and Glossodia Public School rank in NSW?
Chifley Public School is 1078th of 1,619 and Glossodia Public School is 1416th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.