Glendore Public School vs Minmi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendore Public School
Maryland · Government primary · K-6
609 students · ICSEA 1019
Minmi Public School
Minmi · Government primary · K-6
133 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Glendore Public School Maryland NSW | Minmi Public School Minmi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #799 of 1,619 | #766 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2446 of 4,908 | #2343 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 609 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 328 | 71 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Maryland 2287 | Minmi 2287 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glendore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | minmi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Minmi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 53.5).
- •Glendore Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glendore Public School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 133.
- •Minmi Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Glendore Public School better than Minmi Public School?
On the Success Index, Minmi Public School ranks higher (54.8 vs 53.5 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 Glendore Public School and Minmi Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Maryland and Minmi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendore Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Minmi Public School has 17.5.
How do Glendore Public School and Minmi Public School rank in NSW?
Glendore Public School is 799th of 1,619 and Minmi Public School is 766th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.