Balwyn Primary School vs Canterbury Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
775 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Balwyn Primary School Balwyn VIC | Canterbury Girls Secondary College Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 1,290 | #28 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #194 of 4,908 | #62 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 574 | 775 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 326 | 775 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1171 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 63.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balwynps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.9 vs 80.5).
- •Balwyn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Girls Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Canterbury Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 775 students compared with 574.
- •Balwyn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -24%).
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 Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
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 Balwyn Primary School and Canterbury Girls Secondary College?
About 1.2 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 Canterbury Girls Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Balwyn Primary School and Canterbury Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Balwyn Primary School is 109th of 1,290 and Canterbury Girls Secondary College is 28th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.