Edgeworth Heights Public School vs Glendale Technology 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.
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Edgeworth · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 969
Glendale Technology High School
Glendale · Government high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Edgeworth Heights Public School Edgeworth NSW | Glendale Technology High School Glendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1265 of 1,619 | #354 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3935 of 4,908 | #998 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 305 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 164 | 396 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 70.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 17% |
| Suburb | Edgeworth 2285 | Glendale 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edgeworthh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glendale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glendale Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 32.7).
- •Edgeworth Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendale Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •Glendale Technology High School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 305.
- •Glendale Technology High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
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 Edgeworth Heights Public School better than Glendale Technology High School?
On the Success Index, Glendale Technology High School ranks higher (38.0 vs 32.7 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 Edgeworth Heights Public School and Glendale Technology High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Edgeworth and Glendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgeworth Heights Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glendale Technology High School has 11.4.
How do Edgeworth Heights Public School and Glendale Technology High School rank in NSW?
Edgeworth Heights Public School is 1265th of 1,619 and Glendale Technology High School is 354th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.