Apollo Parkways Primary School vs Briar Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
675 students · ICSEA 1103
Briar Hill Primary School
Briar Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Apollo Parkways Primary School Greensborough VIC | Briar Hill Primary School Briar Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #369 of 1,290 | #315 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #879 of 4,908 | #703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 675 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 347 | 94 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Briar Hill 3088 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apolloparkps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=0e8ec00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 71.4).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briar Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Apollo Parkways Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 203.
- •Briar Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Apollo Parkways Primary School better than Briar Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Briar Hill Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.4 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 Apollo Parkways Primary School and Briar Hill Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greensborough and Briar Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apollo Parkways Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Briar Hill Primary School has 12.3.
How do Apollo Parkways Primary School and Briar Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Apollo Parkways Primary School is 369th of 1,290 and Briar Hill Primary School is 315th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.