Glenfield Park School vs Hurlstone Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Park School
Glenfield · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 896
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Glenfield · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Glenfield Park School Glenfield NSW | Hurlstone Agricultural High School Glenfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #22 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #74 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 63 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 52 | 379 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 182 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Glenfield 2167 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenfldpk-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | hurlstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenfield Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 13.3).
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 63.
- •Glenfield Park School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -5%).
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 Glenfield Park School better than Hurlstone Agricultural High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenfield Park School and Hurlstone Agricultural High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenfield Park School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hurlstone Agricultural High School has 13.3.
How do Glenfield Park School and Hurlstone Agricultural High School rank in NSW?
Glenfield Park School is unranked and Hurlstone Agricultural High School is 22nd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.