Nangamay Public School vs Nepean Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nangamay Public School
Glenmore Park · Government primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 1050
Nepean Christian School
Mulgoa · Independent combined · K-12
541 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Nangamay Public School Glenmore Park NSW | Nepean Christian School Mulgoa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #612 of 1,619 | #210 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1870 of 4,908 | #665 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 413 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 206 | 257 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Mulgoa 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nangamay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nepean.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nangamay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 49.8).
- •Nangamay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Nepean Christian School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 413.
- •Nangamay Public School is a government school while Nepean Christian School is an independent 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 Nangamay Public School better than Nepean Christian School?
On the Success Index, Nangamay Public School ranks higher (60.7 vs 49.8 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 Nangamay Public School and Nepean Christian School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Mulgoa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nangamay Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean Christian School has 14.3.
How do Nangamay Public School and Nepean Christian School rank in NSW?
Nangamay Public School is 612th of 1,619 and Nepean Christian School is 210th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.