Gladesville Public School vs Holy Cross College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladesville Public School
Gladesville · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1129
Holy Cross College
Ryde · Catholic high school · 7-12
786 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Gladesville Public School Gladesville NSW | Holy Cross College Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #428 of 1,619 | #139 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1310 of 4,908 | #339 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 305 | 786 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 153 | 0 / 786 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gladesville 2111 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gladesvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hccryde.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.7 vs 67.6).
- •Gladesville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.5).
- •Holy Cross College is the larger school with 786 students compared with 305.
- •Holy Cross College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -41%).
- •Gladesville Public School is a government school while Holy Cross College is a catholic 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 Gladesville Public School better than Holy Cross College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gladesville Public School and Holy Cross College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gladesville and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladesville Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross College has 12.9.
How do Gladesville Public School and Holy Cross College rank in NSW?
Gladesville Public School is 428th of 1,619 and Holy Cross College is 139th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.