Glossodia Public School vs Hawkesbury Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glossodia Public School
Glossodia · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 954
Hawkesbury Independent School
Kurrajong · Independent primary · K-6
77 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Glossodia Public School Glossodia NSW | Hawkesbury Independent School Kurrajong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1416 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4320 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 90 | 41 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | – |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glossodia 2756 | Kurrajong 2758 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glossodia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.his.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawkesbury Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 27.4).
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •Glossodia Public School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 77.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has grown faster over five years (64% vs -9%).
- •Glossodia Public School is a government school while Hawkesbury Independent School is an independent 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 Glossodia Public School better than Hawkesbury Independent School?
On the Success Index, Hawkesbury Independent School ranks higher (66.9 vs 27.4 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 Glossodia Public School and Hawkesbury Independent School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Glossodia and Kurrajong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glossodia Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawkesbury Independent School has 12.8.
How do Glossodia Public School and Hawkesbury Independent School rank in NSW?
Glossodia Public School is 1416th of 1,619 and Hawkesbury Independent School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.