Glen Innes High School vs Glen Innes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes High School
Glen Innes · Government high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 926
Glen Innes Public School
Glen Innes · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Glen Innes High School Glen Innes NSW | Glen Innes Public School Glen Innes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #438 of 539 | #1464 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,472 | #4464 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 434 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 162 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 27% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | Glen Innes 2370 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Glen Innes Severn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gleninnes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Innes High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 25.4).
- •Glen Innes High School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Innes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.8).
- •Glen Innes High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 339.
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 Glen Innes High School better than Glen Innes Public School?
On the Success Index, Glen Innes High School ranks higher (29.2 vs 25.4 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 Glen Innes High School and Glen Innes Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Glen Innes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Innes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Innes Public School has 15.8.
How do Glen Innes High School and Glen Innes Public School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes High School is 438th of 539 and Glen Innes Public School is 1464th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.