Holy Cross Primary School vs Parklea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Primary School
Glenwood · Catholic primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1119
Parklea Public School
Glenwood · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Holy Cross Primary School Glenwood NSW | Parklea Public School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 1,619 | #487 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 4,908 | #1481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 185 | 261 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 2768 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hcglenwood.catholic.edu.au | parklea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 64.7).
- •Holy Cross Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Parklea Public School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 386.
- •Holy Cross Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -19%).
- •Holy Cross Primary School is a catholic school while Parklea Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Holy Cross Primary School better than Parklea Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Cross Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.7 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 Holy Cross Primary School and Parklea Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Cross Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklea Public School has 15.7.
How do Holy Cross Primary School and Parklea Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Cross Primary School is 40th of 1,619 and Parklea Public School is 487th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.