Glenwood High School vs Parklea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 832 m 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
Parklea Public School
Glenwood · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Glenwood High School Glenwood NSW | Parklea Public School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 539 | #487 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #261 of 1,472 | #1481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,507 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 723 / 784 | 261 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 316 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | parklea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 64.7).
- •Glenwood High School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenwood High School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Glenwood High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 566.
- •Glenwood High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -19%).
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 Parklea Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood High School ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.7 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 Parklea Public School?
About 832 m 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 Parklea Public School has 15.7.
How do Glenwood High School and Parklea Public School rank in NSW?
Glenwood High School is 97th of 539 and Parklea Public School is 487th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.