Glendale East Public School vs Kingswood South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale East Public School
Glendale · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 956
Kingswood South Public School
Kingswood · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Glendale East Public School Glendale NSW | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1172 of 1,619 | #1048 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3660 of 4,908 | #3282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 232 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 112 | 138 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 18% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glendalee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingswoods-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 36.7).
- •Kingswood South Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.0).
- •Kingswood South Public School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 232.
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 Glendale East Public School better than Kingswood South Public School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood South Public School ranks higher (42.1 vs 36.7 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 Glendale East Public School and Kingswood South Public School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Kingswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendale East Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingswood South Public School has 8.0.
How do Glendale East Public School and Kingswood South Public School rank in NSW?
Glendale East Public School is 1172nd of 1,619 and Kingswood South Public School is 1048th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.