Alphington Grammar School vs Ivanhoe Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Grammar School
Alphington · Independent combined · Prep-12
679 students · ICSEA 1150
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,500 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Alphington Grammar School Alphington VIC | Ivanhoe Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 239 | #20 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #33 of 1,259 | #34 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 679 | 2,500 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 471 | 1,116 / 1,384 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 339 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 319 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 15.7% | 21.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 239.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 122.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Yarra | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphington.vic.edu.au | www.ivanhoe.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.8 vs 85.8).
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School is the larger school with 2,500 students compared with 679.
- •Alphington Grammar School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 14%).
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 Alphington Grammar School better than Ivanhoe Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alphington Grammar School and Ivanhoe Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ivanhoe Grammar School has 10.4.
How do Alphington Grammar School and Ivanhoe Grammar School rank in VIC?
Alphington Grammar School is 19th of 239 and Ivanhoe Grammar School is 20th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.