Granville East Public School vs Jesmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville East Public School
Granville · Government primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 923
Jesmond Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Granville East Public School Granville NSW | Jesmond Public School Jesmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1507 of 1,619 | #1245 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4578 of 4,908 | #3861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 259 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 127 | 102 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Jesmond 2299 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvillee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jesmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jesmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 23.8).
- •Jesmond Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Granville East Public School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 216.
- •Jesmond Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -15%).
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 Granville East Public School better than Jesmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Jesmond Public School ranks higher (33.6 vs 23.8 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 Granville East Public School and Jesmond Public School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Granville and Jesmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville East Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jesmond Public School has 11.8.
How do Granville East Public School and Jesmond Public School rank in NSW?
Granville East Public School is 1507th of 1,619 and Jesmond Public School is 1245th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.