Green Square Public School vs Rainbow Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Green Square Public School
Zetlands · Government primary · K-6
107 students · ICSEA 1122
Rainbow Street Public School
Randwick · Government primary · K-6
454 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Green Square Public School Zetlands NSW | Rainbow Street Public School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 1,619 | #148 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #36 of 4,908 | #552 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 107 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 55 | 195 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Zetlands 2017 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Sydney | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greensquare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | rainbowst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Green Square Public School scores higher on the Success Index (85.0 vs 74.8).
- •Green Square Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.7).
- •Rainbow Street Public School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 107.
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 Green Square Public School better than Rainbow Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Green Square Public School ranks higher (85.0 vs 74.8 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 Green Square Public School and Rainbow Street Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Zetlands and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Green Square Public School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rainbow Street Public School has 15.7.
How do Green Square Public School and Rainbow Street Public School rank in NSW?
Green Square Public School is 6th of 1,619 and Rainbow Street Public School is 148th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.