Freemans Reach Public School vs Glossodia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Reach Public School
Freemans Reach · Government primary · K-6
194 students · ICSEA 957
Glossodia Public School
Glossodia · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Freemans Reach Public School Freemans Reach NSW | Glossodia Public School Glossodia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1325 of 1,619 | #1416 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4095 of 4,908 | #4320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 194 | 184 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 99 | 94 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Glossodia 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | freemanrch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glossodia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Freemans Reach Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 27.4).
- •Freemans Reach Public School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glossodia Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Freemans Reach Public School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 184.
- •Freemans Reach Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -9%).
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 Freemans Reach Public School better than Glossodia Public School?
On the Success Index, Freemans Reach Public School ranks higher (30.3 vs 27.4 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 Freemans Reach Public School and Glossodia Public School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and Glossodia in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freemans Reach Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glossodia Public School has 15.3.
How do Freemans Reach Public School and Glossodia Public School rank in NSW?
Freemans Reach Public School is 1325th of 1,619 and Glossodia Public School is 1416th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.