Clarence Town Public School vs Glen William Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Town Public School
Clarence Town · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 980
Glen William Public School
Clarence Town · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Clarence Town Public School Clarence Town NSW | Glen William Public School Clarence Town NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #957 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2960 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 158 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 79 | 13 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 33% |
| Suburb | Clarence Town 2321 | Clarence Town 2321 |
| Council area | Dungog | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarenceto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenwillia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clarence Town Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 32.2).
- •Clarence Town Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen William Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.2).
- •Clarence Town Public School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 27.
- •Clarence Town Public School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -27%).
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 Clarence Town Public School better than Glen William Public School?
On the Success Index, Clarence Town Public School ranks higher (46.4 vs 32.2 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 Clarence Town Public School and Glen William Public School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Clarence Town and Clarence Town in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence Town Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen William Public School has 9.6.
How do Clarence Town Public School and Glen William Public School rank in NSW?
Clarence Town Public School is 957th of 1,619 and Glen William Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.