Balwyn Primary School vs Camberwell Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balwyn Primary School
Balwyn · Government primary · Prep-6
574 students · ICSEA 1171
Camberwell Grammar School
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,346 students · ICSEA 1192
| Measure | Balwyn Primary School Balwyn VIC | Camberwell Grammar School Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 1,290 | #12 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #194 of 4,908 | #19 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 574 | 1,346 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 326 | 0 / 1,346 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 20.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1171 | 1192 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 158.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 90.5 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balwynps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Camberwell Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (88.1 vs 79.9).
- •Camberwell Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1192 vs 1171), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Camberwell Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 15.6).
- •Camberwell Grammar School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 574.
- •Camberwell Grammar School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
- •Balwyn Primary School is a government school while Camberwell 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 Balwyn Primary School better than Camberwell Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Camberwell Grammar School ranks higher (88.1 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 Balwyn Primary School and Camberwell Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balwyn Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Camberwell Grammar School has 8.5.
How do Balwyn Primary School and Camberwell Grammar School rank in VIC?
Balwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,290 and Camberwell Grammar School is 12th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.