Glenorie Public School vs Hillside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenorie Public School
Glenorie · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1055
Hillside Public School
Glenorie · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Glenorie Public School Glenorie NSW | Hillside Public School Glenorie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #590 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1805 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 155 | 15 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenorie 2157 | Glenorie 2157 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenorie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hillside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hillside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 61.4).
- •Glenorie Public School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillside Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.6).
- •Glenorie Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 25.
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 Glenorie Public School better than Hillside Public School?
On the Success Index, Hillside Public School ranks higher (62.5 vs 61.4 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 Glenorie Public School and Hillside Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Glenorie and Glenorie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenorie Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillside Public School has 9.3.
How do Glenorie Public School and Hillside Public School rank in NSW?
Glenorie Public School is 590th of 1,619 and Hillside Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.