Georges Hall Public School vs Georges River Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 886 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges Hall Public School
Georges Hall · Government primary · K-6
685 students · ICSEA 1017
Georges River Grammar
Georges Hall · Independent combined · K-12
933 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Georges Hall Public School Georges Hall NSW | Georges River Grammar Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1029 of 1,619 | #143 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3209 of 4,908 | #456 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 685 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 356 | 440 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 32.5 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Georges Hall 2198 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | georgeshal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.grg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 43.2).
- •Georges River Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River Grammar has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Georges River Grammar is the larger school with 933 students compared with 685.
- •Georges River Grammar has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
- •Georges Hall Public School is a government school while Georges River Grammar is an independent 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 Georges Hall Public School better than Georges River Grammar?
On the Success Index, Georges River Grammar ranks higher (60.3 vs 43.2 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 Georges Hall Public School and Georges River Grammar?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Georges Hall and Georges Hall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges Hall Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River Grammar has 12.2.
How do Georges Hall Public School and Georges River Grammar rank in NSW?
Georges Hall Public School is 1029th of 1,619 and Georges River Grammar is 143rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.