Al Siraat College vs Glowrey Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Siraat College
Epping · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,554 students · ICSEA 1067
Glowrey Catholic Primary School
Wollert · Catholic primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Al Siraat College Epping VIC | Glowrey Catholic Primary School Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 239 | #467 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,259 | #1256 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,554 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 757 | 270 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | +199% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.8 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au | glowrey.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 62.6).
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al Siraat College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Al Siraat College is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 559.
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (199% vs 56%).
- •Al Siraat College is a independent school while Glowrey Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Al Siraat College better than Glowrey Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glowrey Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.6 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 Al Siraat College and Glowrey Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Epping and Wollert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Siraat College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glowrey Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Al Siraat College and Glowrey Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Al Siraat College is 119th of 239 and Glowrey Catholic Primary School is 467th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.