Mulgoa Public School vs Nangamay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mulgoa Public School
Mulgoa · Government primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 980
Nangamay Public School
Glenmore Park · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Mulgoa Public School Mulgoa NSW | Nangamay Public School Glenmore Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1173 of 1,619 | #612 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3662 of 4,908 | #1870 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 103 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 52 | 207 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mulgoa 2745 | Glenmore Park 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mulgoa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nangamay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nangamay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 36.7).
- •Nangamay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nangamay Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Nangamay Public School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 103.
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 Mulgoa Public School better than Nangamay Public School?
On the Success Index, Nangamay Public School ranks higher (60.7 vs 36.7 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 Mulgoa Public School and Nangamay Public School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Mulgoa and Glenmore Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulgoa Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nangamay Public School has 15.7.
How do Mulgoa Public School and Nangamay Public School rank in NSW?
Mulgoa Public School is 1173rd of 1,619 and Nangamay Public School is 612th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.