Greenway Park Public School vs John Edmondson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 997 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenway Park Public School
Carnes Hill · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 1011
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Greenway Park Public School Carnes Hill NSW | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1064 of 1,619 | #365 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3334 of 4,908 | #1025 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 620 | 1,084 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 314 | 514 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 75.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Horningsea Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenwaypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Greenway Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 36.9).
- •Greenway Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Edmondson High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •John Edmondson High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 620.
- •John Edmondson High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -18%).
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 Greenway Park Public School better than John Edmondson High School?
On the Success Index, Greenway Park Public School ranks higher (41.3 vs 36.9 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 Greenway Park Public School and John Edmondson High School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Horningsea Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenway Park Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Edmondson High School has 14.4.
How do Greenway Park Public School and John Edmondson High School rank in NSW?
Greenway Park Public School is 1064th of 1,619 and John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.