Glenmore Park Public School vs Jamisontown Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmore Park Public School
Glenmore Park · Government primary · K-6
455 students · ICSEA 994
Jamisontown Public School
South Penrith · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Glenmore Park Public School Glenmore Park NSW | Jamisontown Public School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1209 of 1,619 | #1196 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3763 of 4,908 | #3723 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 455 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 252 | 148 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenmorepk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamisonton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.1 vs 35.7).
- •Glenmore Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jamisontown Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Glenmore Park Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 317.
- •Jamisontown Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -31%).
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 Glenmore Park Public School better than Jamisontown Public 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 Glenmore Park Public School and Jamisontown Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and South Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenmore Park Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jamisontown Public School has 14.6.
How do Glenmore Park Public School and Jamisontown Public School rank in NSW?
Glenmore Park Public School is 1209th of 1,619 and Jamisontown Public School is 1196th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.