Granville East Public School vs The Entrance Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 71 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
The Entrance Public School
The Entrance · Government primary · P-6
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Granville East Public School Granville NSW | The Entrance Public School The Entrance NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1507 of 1,619 | #1288 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4578 of 4,908 | #3996 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 259 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 127 | 176 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 26% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | The Entrance 2261 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvillee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thentrance-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Entrance Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.8 vs 23.8).
- •Granville East Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •The Entrance Public School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 259.
- •The Entrance Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 The Entrance Public School?
On the Success Index, The Entrance Public School ranks higher (31.8 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 The Entrance Public School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Granville and The Entrance 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 The Entrance Public School has 14.1.
How do Granville East Public School and The Entrance Public School rank in NSW?
Granville East Public School is 1507th of 1,619 and The Entrance Public School is 1288th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.