Mount Kuring-gai Public School vs Parklea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Kuring-gai Public School
Mount Kuring-Gai · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 1083
Parklea Public School
Glenwood · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Mount Kuring-gai Public School Mount Kuring-Gai NSW | Parklea Public School Glenwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #394 of 1,619 | #487 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1223 of 4,908 | #1481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 67 | 261 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Kuring-Gai 2080 | Glenwood 2768 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtkuringga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parklea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kuring-gai Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 64.7).
- •Mount Kuring-gai Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Parklea Public School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 132.
- •Parklea Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -28%).
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 Mount Kuring-gai Public School better than Parklea Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Kuring-gai Public School ranks higher (67.8 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 Mount Kuring-gai Public School and Parklea Public School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Mount Kuring-Gai and Glenwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Kuring-gai Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parklea Public School has 15.7.
How do Mount Kuring-gai Public School and Parklea Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Kuring-gai Public School is 394th of 1,619 and Parklea Public School is 487th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.