Glenmore Road Public School vs Paddington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 691 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmore Road Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1176
Paddington Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Glenmore Road Public School Paddington NSW | Paddington Public School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 1,619 | #38 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #458 of 4,908 | #161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 263 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 131 | 67 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paddington 2021 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenmorerd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paddington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paddington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 76.1).
- •Glenmore Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paddington Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.2).
- •Glenmore Road Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 147.
- •Glenmore Road Public School has grown faster over five years (-30% vs -41%).
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 Road Public School better than Paddington Public School?
On the Success Index, Paddington Public School ranks higher (80.8 vs 76.1 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 Glenmore Road Public School and Paddington Public School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Paddington and Paddington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenmore Road Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paddington Public School has 12.9.
How do Glenmore Road Public School and Paddington Public School rank in NSW?
Glenmore Road Public School is 124th of 1,619 and Paddington Public School is 38th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.