Glen Innes Public School vs Old Guildford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 465 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes Public School
Glen Innes · Government primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 903
Old Guildford Public School
Guildford · Government primary · P-6
411 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Glen Innes Public School Glen Innes NSW | Old Guildford Public School Guildford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1464 of 1,619 | #1440 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4464 of 4,908 | #4386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 339 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 177 | 194 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | Guildford 2161 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oldguildfo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Old Guildford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 25.4).
- •Old Guildford Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Old Guildford Public School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 339.
- •Old Guildford Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
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 Public School better than Old Guildford Public School?
On the Success Index, Old Guildford Public School ranks higher (26.6 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 Public School and Old Guildford Public School?
About 465 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Guildford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Innes Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Old Guildford Public School has 13.4.
How do Glen Innes Public School and Old Guildford Public School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes Public School is 1464th of 1,619 and Old Guildford Public School is 1440th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.