Glenmore Road Public School vs St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 796 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
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
Paddington · Catholic primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Glenmore Road Public School Paddington NSW | St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 1,619 | #58 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #458 of 4,908 | #250 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 263 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 131 | 76 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1176 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Paddington 2021 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenmorerd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfpaddington.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 76.1).
- •Glenmore Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.2).
- •Glenmore Road Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 151.
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-25% vs -30%).
- •Glenmore Road Public School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic 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 Glenmore Road Public School better than St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 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 St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
About 796 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 St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has 13.2.
How do Glenmore Road Public School and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Glenmore Road Public School is 124th of 1,619 and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.