Clemton Park Public School vs Gledswood Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clemton Park Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 1038
Gledswood Hills Public School
Gledswood Hills · Government primary · K-6
976 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Clemton Park Public School Earlwood NSW | Gledswood Hills Public School Gledswood Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #811 of 1,619 | #649 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2485 of 4,908 | #1983 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 260 | 505 / 471 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 136 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +86% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 54.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Gledswood Hills 2557 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clemtonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gledswoodhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gledswood Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 53.0).
- •Clemton Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.9).
- •Gledswood Hills Public School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 500.
- •Gledswood Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (86% vs -15%).
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 Clemton Park Public School better than Gledswood Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Gledswood Hills Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 53.0 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 Clemton Park Public School and Gledswood Hills Public School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Gledswood Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clemton Park Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gledswood Hills Public School has 17.9.
How do Clemton Park Public School and Gledswood Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Clemton Park Public School is 811th of 1,619 and Gledswood Hills Public School is 649th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.