Dawson Public School vs Glen Innes West Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 454 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Public School
Dharruk · Government primary · P-6
293 students · ICSEA 898
Glen Innes West Infants School
Glen Innes · Government primary · K-2
19 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Dawson Public School Dharruk NSW | Glen Innes West Infants School Glen Innes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1396 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4273 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 293 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 141 | 11 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 32% |
| Suburb | Dharruk 2770 | Glen Innes 2370 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | dawson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gleninnesw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dawson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 13.9).
- •Dawson Public School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 19.
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 Dawson Public School better than Glen Innes West Infants School?
On the Success Index, Dawson Public School ranks higher (28.0 vs 13.9 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 Dawson Public School and Glen Innes West Infants School?
About 454 km in a straight line, between Dharruk and Glen Innes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dawson Public School and Glen Innes West Infants School rank in NSW?
Dawson Public School is 1396th of 1,619 and Glen Innes West Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.