Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School vs Granville South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
Guildford · Government high school · 7-12
733 students · ICSEA 855
Granville South Public School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School Guildford NSW | Granville South Public School Guildford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 539 | #1356 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1387 of 1,472 | #4180 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 733 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 389 | 148 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.8 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Guildford 2161 | Guildford 2161 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvilles-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | granvilles-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Granville South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 21.5).
- •Granville South Public School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 855), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 323.
- •Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -7%).
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 South Creative and Performing Arts High School better than Granville South Public School?
On the Success Index, Granville South Public School ranks higher (29.3 vs 21.5 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 South Creative and Performing Arts High School and Granville South Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Granville South Public School has 13.2.
How do Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School and Granville South Public School rank in NSW?
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is 509th of 539 and Granville South Public School is 1356th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.