Glebe Public School vs Mount Terry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 87 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
Mount Terry Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
635 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Glebe Public School Glebe NSW | Mount Terry Public School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1052 of 1,619 | #1266 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3298 of 4,908 | #3938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 193 | 635 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 103 | 307 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 9% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Sydney | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glebe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtterry-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glebe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 32.7).
- •Glebe Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.9).
- •Mount Terry Public School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 193.
- •Mount Terry Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Mount Terry Public School?
On the Success Index, Glebe Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 32.7 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 Glebe Public School and Mount Terry Public School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Glebe and Albion Park 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 Mount Terry Public School has 16.9.
How do Glebe Public School and Mount Terry Public School rank in NSW?
Glebe Public School is 1052nd of 1,619 and Mount Terry Public School is 1266th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.