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Glenfield Public School vs Marrickville West Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGlenfield Public School
Glenfield NSW
Marrickville West Public School
Marrickville NSW
Success Index
65
Top 50%
71
Top 25%
State rank (type)#473 of 1,619#286 of 1,619
National rank (type)#1447 of 4,908#957 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students470411
Girls / boys238 / 232194 / 217
Foundation intake7253
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+7%+0%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10701070
ICSEA percentile75th75th
Top SEA quarter28%38%
Bottom SEA quarter14%14%
Students per teacher17.815.6
Teaching staff (FTE)26.426.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE)3.37.1
Language background other than English88%45%
Indigenous students1%9%
SuburbGlenfield 2167Marrickville 2204
Council areaCampbelltown (NSW)Inner West
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websiteglenfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.aumarrickviw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Marrickville West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 65.1).
  • •Marrickville West Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
  • •Glenfield Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 411.
  • •Glenfield Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).

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 Marrickville West Public School?

On the Success Index, Marrickville West Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.1 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 Marrickville West Public School?

About 24 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Marrickville 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 Marrickville West Public School has 15.6.

How do Glenfield Public School and Marrickville West Public School rank in NSW?

Glenfield Public School is 473rd of 1,619 and Marrickville West Public School is 286th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.