Glebe Public School vs Kurmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glebe Public School
Glebe · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 982
Kurmond Public School
Kurmond · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Glebe Public School Glebe NSW | Kurmond Public School Kurmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1052 of 1,619 | #1176 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3298 of 4,908 | #3670 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 103 | 60 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 6% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Kurmond 2757 |
| Council area | Sydney | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | glebe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glebe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 36.5).
- •Glebe Public School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 125.
- •Kurmond Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -35%).
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 Glebe Public School better than Kurmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Glebe Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 36.5 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 Glebe Public School and Kurmond Public School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Glebe and Kurmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glebe Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurmond Public School has 13.9.
How do Glebe Public School and Kurmond Public School rank in NSW?
Glebe Public School is 1052nd of 1,619 and Kurmond Public School is 1176th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.