Darlinghurst Public School vs Glenmore Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 700 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlinghurst Public School
Potts Point · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1156
Glenmore Road Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Darlinghurst Public School Potts Point NSW | Glenmore Road Public School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 1,619 | #124 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 4,908 | #458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 210 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 87 | 132 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Potts Point 2011 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Sydney | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlinghur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenmorerd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.2 vs 76.1).
- •Glenmore Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlinghurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •Glenmore Road Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 210.
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 Darlinghurst Public School better than Glenmore Road Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darlinghurst Public School and Glenmore Road Public School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Potts Point and Paddington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlinghurst Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenmore Road Public School has 17.2.
How do Darlinghurst Public School and Glenmore Road Public School rank in NSW?
Darlinghurst Public School is 123rd of 1,619 and Glenmore Road Public School is 124th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.