Balwyn High School vs Greythorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balwyn High School
Balwyn North · Government high school · 7-12
2,260 students · ICSEA 1141
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Balwyn High School Balwyn North VIC | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 348 | #193 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #18 of 1,472 | #373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,260 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 979 / 1,281 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 366 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 413 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 19.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 185.2 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balwyn High School scores higher on the Success Index (84.8 vs 77.4).
- •Greythorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balwyn High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.1).
- •Balwyn High School is the larger school with 2,260 students compared with 434.
- •Balwyn High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -16%).
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 Balwyn High School better than Greythorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balwyn High School ranks higher (84.8 vs 77.4 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 Balwyn High School and Greythorn Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balwyn High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greythorn Primary School has 16.1.
How do Balwyn High School and Greythorn Primary School rank in VIC?
Balwyn High School is 6th of 348 and Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.