Glenorie Public School vs Maroubra Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 45 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
Maroubra Bay Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Glenorie Public School Glenorie NSW | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #590 of 1,619 | #784 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1805 of 4,908 | #2384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 155 | 138 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Glenorie 2157 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | glenorie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenorie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 54.3).
- •Glenorie Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 269.
- •Glenorie Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -32%).
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 Maroubra Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenorie Public School ranks higher (61.4 vs 54.3 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 Glenorie Public School and Maroubra Bay Public School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Glenorie and Maroubra 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 Maroubra Bay Public School has 16.4.
How do Glenorie Public School and Maroubra Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Glenorie Public School is 590th of 1,619 and Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.