Glenfield Public School vs Glenwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 713 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Public School
Glenfield · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1070
Glenwood Public School
Glenfield · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Glenfield Public School Glenfield NSW | Glenwood Public School Glenfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 1,619 | #1070 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1447 of 4,908 | #3348 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 470 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 232 | 106 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Glenfield 2167 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | glenwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 41.1).
- •Glenfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Glenfield Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 216.
- •Glenfield Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
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 Public School better than Glenwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenfield Public School ranks higher (65.1 vs 41.1 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 Glenfield Public School and Glenwood Public School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenfield Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenwood Public School has 16.1.
How do Glenfield Public School and Glenwood Public School rank in NSW?
Glenfield Public School is 473rd of 1,619 and Glenwood Public School is 1070th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.