Tiny government primary school (25 students, K–6) in Glenorie, inner regional NSW.
Hillside Public School is also known as HPS Glenorie.
Hillside Public School draws students from the Hillside PS.
Hillside Public School has about 25 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 434, Writing 432, Numeracy 415, Spelling 362 and Grammar 420. Year 5 students averaged Reading 487, Writing 531, Numeracy 531, Spelling 516 and Grammar 505. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Hillside Public School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Hillside Public School is a very small government primary school with approximately 25 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Hillside Public School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Hillside Public School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Hillside Public School is located in Glenorie, NSW, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1041 (65th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.