Glenwood High School vs Quakers Hill East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Quakers Hill East Public School
Acacia Gardens · Government primary · K-6
655 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Glenwood High School Glenwood NSW | Quakers Hill East Public School Acacia Gardens NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 539 | #337 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #261 of 1,472 | #1109 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,507 | 655 |
| Girls / boys | 723 / 784 | 314 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 316 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Acacia Gardens 2763 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | quakershie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 69.0).
- •Quakers Hill East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenwood High School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Glenwood High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 655.
- •Glenwood High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -10%).
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 Quakers Hill East Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood High School ranks higher (71.2 vs 69.0 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 Quakers Hill East Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Acacia Gardens 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 Quakers Hill East Public School has 17.1.
How do Glenwood High School and Quakers Hill East Public School rank in NSW?
Glenwood High School is 97th of 539 and Quakers Hill East Public School is 337th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.