Glenwood High School vs Holy Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood High School
Glenwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,507 students · ICSEA 1090
Holy Cross Primary School
Glenwood · Catholic primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Glenwood High School Glenwood NSW | Holy Cross Primary School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 539 | #40 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #261 of 1,472 | #168 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,507 | 386 |
| Girls / boys | 723 / 784 | 201 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 316 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hcglenwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 71.2).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Glenwood High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 386.
- •Glenwood High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -6%).
- •Glenwood High School is a government school while Holy Cross 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 Glenwood High School better than Holy Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 71.2 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 Glenwood High School and Holy Cross Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenwood High School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Cross Primary School has 13.1.
How do Glenwood High School and Holy Cross Primary School rank in NSW?
Glenwood High School is 97th of 539 and Holy Cross Primary School is 40th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.