Galston Public School vs Glenorie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galston Public School
Galston · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1042
Glenorie Public School
Glenorie · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Galston Public School Galston NSW | Glenorie Public School Glenorie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #761 of 1,619 | #590 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2324 of 4,908 | #1805 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 147 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 128 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Galston 2159 | Glenorie 2157 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | galston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenorie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenorie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 55.0).
- •Glenorie Public School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Glenorie Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 147.
- •Glenorie Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -37%).
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 Galston Public School better than Glenorie Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenorie Public School ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.0 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 Galston Public School and Glenorie Public School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Galston and Glenorie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galston Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenorie Public School has 16.6.
How do Galston Public School and Glenorie Public School rank in NSW?
Galston Public School is 761st of 1,619 and Glenorie Public School is 590th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.