Alphington Primary School vs Ivanhoe Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alphington Primary School
Alphington · Government primary · Prep-6
365 students · ICSEA 1173
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Ivanhoe · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,500 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Alphington Primary School Alphington VIC | Ivanhoe Grammar School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 1,290 | #20 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #193 of 4,908 | #34 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 365 | 2,500 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 205 | 1,116 / 1,384 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 339 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 319 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 21.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 239.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 122.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Yarra | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alphinps.vic.edu.au/index.htm | www.ivanhoe.com.au |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 79.9).
- •Alphington Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School is the larger school with 2,500 students compared with 365.
- •Ivanhoe Grammar School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
- •Alphington Primary School is a government school while Ivanhoe Grammar 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 Alphington Primary School better than Ivanhoe Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Ivanhoe Grammar School ranks higher (85.8 vs 79.9 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 Alphington Primary School and Ivanhoe Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alphington Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ivanhoe Grammar School has 10.4.
How do Alphington Primary School and Ivanhoe Grammar School rank in VIC?
Alphington Primary School is 108th of 1,290 and Ivanhoe Grammar School is 20th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.