Glenwood Public School vs Robert Townson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.0 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
Robert Townson Public School
Raby · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Glenwood Public School Glenfield NSW | Robert Townson Public School Raby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1070 of 1,619 | #1226 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3348 of 4,908 | #3803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 216 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 110 | 220 / 210 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Raby 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glenwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roberttown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 34.6).
- •Glenwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Robert Townson Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 216.
- •Glenwood Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -23%).
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 Robert Townson Public School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood Public School ranks higher (41.1 vs 34.6 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 Glenwood Public School and Robert Townson Public School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Raby 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 Robert Townson Public School has 17.9.
How do Glenwood Public School and Robert Townson Public School rank in NSW?
Glenwood Public School is 1070th of 1,619 and Robert Townson Public School is 1226th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.