Gledswood Hills Public School vs St Benedict's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gledswood Hills Public School
Gledswood Hills · Government primary · K-6
976 students · ICSEA 1038
St Benedict's Catholic College
Oran Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Gledswood Hills Public School Gledswood Hills NSW | St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #649 of 1,619 | #230 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1983 of 4,908 | #595 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 505 / 471 | 580 / 494 |
| Foundation intake | 136 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +86% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gledswood Hills 2557 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gledswoodhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gledswood Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 56.4).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •St Benedict's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 976.
- •Gledswood Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (86% vs 10%).
- •Gledswood Hills Public School is a government school while St Benedict's Catholic 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 Gledswood Hills Public School better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Gledswood Hills Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 56.4 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 Gledswood Hills Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gledswood Hills and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gledswood Hills Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Gledswood Hills Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Gledswood Hills Public School is 649th of 1,619 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 230th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.