Gladesville Public School vs Villa Maria Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
360 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Gladesville Public School Gladesville NSW | Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #428 of 1,619 | #132 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1310 of 4,908 | #494 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 153 | 183 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gladesville 2111 | Hunters Hill 2110 |
| Council area | Ryde | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gladesvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | vmhuntershill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 66.7).
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 305.
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -41%).
- •Gladesville Public School is a government school while Villa Maria Catholic Primary School 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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Villa Maria Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 66.7 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 Gladesville Public School and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gladesville and Hunters Hill 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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School has 17.6.
How do Gladesville Public School and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gladesville Public School is 428th of 1,619 and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School is 132nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.