Glenroi Heights Public School vs Pilliga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 328 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroi Heights Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 751
Pilliga Public School
Pilliga · Government primary · K-6
18 students · ICSEA 747
| Measure | Glenroi Heights Public School Orange NSW | Pilliga Public School Pilliga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1580 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4776 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 208 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 111 | 9 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 751 | 747 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 66% | 67% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Pilliga 2388 |
| Council area | Orange | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | glenroihts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pilliga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenroi Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.0 vs 6.6).
- •Glenroi Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (751 vs 747), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroi Heights Public School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 18.
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 Glenroi Heights Public School better than Pilliga Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenroi Heights Public School ranks higher (20.0 vs 6.6 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 Glenroi Heights Public School and Pilliga Public School?
About 328 km in a straight line, between Orange and Pilliga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Glenroi Heights Public School and Pilliga Public School rank in NSW?
Glenroi Heights Public School is 1580th of 1,619 and Pilliga Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.