Glenhaven Public School vs St Madeleine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenhaven Public School
Glenhaven · Government primary · K-6
240 students · ICSEA 1108
St Madeleine's Primary School
Kenthurst · Catholic primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Glenhaven Public School Glenhaven NSW | St Madeleine's Primary School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #446 of 1,619 | #398 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1346 of 4,908 | #1234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 240 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 124 | 213 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenhaven 2156 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenhaven-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmadeleineskenthurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Madeleine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 66.3).
- •Glenhaven Public School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •St Madeleine's Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 240.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -42%).
- •Glenhaven Public School is a government school while St Madeleine's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Glenhaven Public School better than St Madeleine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Madeleine's Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 66.3 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 Glenhaven Public School and St Madeleine's Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Glenhaven and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenhaven Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Madeleine's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Glenhaven Public School and St Madeleine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Glenhaven Public School is 446th of 1,619 and St Madeleine's Primary School is 398th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.