Glenwood Public School vs Guise Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Public School
Glenfield · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 988
Guise Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Glenwood Public School Glenfield NSW | Guise Public School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1070 of 1,619 | #1386 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3348 of 4,908 | #4250 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 216 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 110 | 105 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 31% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | guise-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 28.4).
- •Glenwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guise Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Guise Public School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 216.
- •Guise Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Public School better than Guise Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood Public School ranks higher (41.1 vs 28.4 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 Public School and Guise Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenwood Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guise Public School has 13.2.
How do Glenwood Public School and Guise Public School rank in NSW?
Glenwood Public School is 1070th of 1,619 and Guise Public School is 1386th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.