EDEN College vs Glenwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
EDEN College
Macquarie Fields · Independent special · 9-12
61 students · ICSEA 901
Glenwood Public School
Glenfield · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | EDEN College Macquarie Fields NSW | Glenwood Public School Glenfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1070 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3348 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 61 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 23 | 106 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +97% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 9% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Glenfield 2167 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/eden-college/ | glenwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •EDEN College has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 16.1).
- •Glenwood Public School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 61.
- •EDEN College has grown faster over five years (97% vs -8%).
- •EDEN College is a independent school while Glenwood Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 EDEN College better than Glenwood 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 EDEN College and Glenwood Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Glenfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
EDEN College has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenwood Public School has 16.1.
How do EDEN College and Glenwood Public School rank in NSW?
EDEN College is unranked and Glenwood Public School is 1070th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.