Frensham School vs St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 93 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frensham School
Mittagong · Independent high school · 7-12
345 students · ICSEA 1137
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
1,044 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Frensham School Mittagong NSW | St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 539 | #47 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #54 of 1,472 | #129 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 345 | 1,044 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 0 | 1,044 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mittagong 2575 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.frensham.nsw.edu.au | www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frensham School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 76.4).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frensham School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.1).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 345.
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 Frensham School better than St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
On the Success Index, Frensham School ranks higher (81.0 vs 76.4 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 Frensham School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Mittagong and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frensham School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has 14.1.
How do Frensham School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point rank in NSW?
Frensham School is 16th of 539 and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is 47th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.