Dural Public School vs Galston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dural Public School
Dural · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 1102
Galston High School
Galston · Government high school · 7-12
570 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Dural Public School Dural NSW | Galston High School Galston NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #573 of 1,619 | #170 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1754 of 4,908 | #435 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 350 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 179 | 282 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Galston 2159 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dural-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | galston-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Galston High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 61.9).
- •Dural Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.6).
- •Galston High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 350.
- •Galston High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
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 Dural Public School better than Galston High School?
On the Success Index, Galston High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 61.9 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 Dural Public School and Galston High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dural and Galston in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dural Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galston High School has 11.0.
How do Dural Public School and Galston High School rank in NSW?
Dural Public School is 573rd of 1,619 and Galston High School is 170th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.