Granville South Public School vs Guildford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville South Public School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 933
Guildford Public School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Granville South Public School Guildford NSW | Guildford Public School Guildford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1356 of 1,619 | #1111 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4180 of 4,908 | #3478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 323 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 175 | 269 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Guildford 2161 | Guildford 2161 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvilles-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | guildford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Guildford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 29.3).
- •Guildford Public School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guildford Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 323.
- •Guildford Public School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Public School better than Guildford Public School?
On the Success Index, Guildford Public School ranks higher (39.2 vs 29.3 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 Public School and Guildford Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville South Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guildford Public School has 13.2.
How do Granville South Public School and Guildford Public School rank in NSW?
Granville South Public School is 1356th of 1,619 and Guildford Public School is 1111th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.