Belle Vue Park Primary School vs Glenroy Private
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vue Park Primary School
Glenroy · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 949
Glenroy Private
Glenroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
632 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Belle Vue Park Primary School Glenroy VIC | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1146 of 1,290 | #161 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3689 of 4,908 | #709 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 159 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 326 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +86% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueparkps.vic.edu.au | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Private scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 36.2).
- •Glenroy Private has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Private is the larger school with 632 students compared with 159.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs 5%).
- •Belle Vue Park Primary School is a government school while Glenroy Private 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 Belle Vue Park Primary School better than Glenroy Private?
On the Success Index, Glenroy Private ranks higher (47.4 vs 36.2 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 Belle Vue Park Primary School and Glenroy Private?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belle Vue Park Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy Private has 12.6.
How do Belle Vue Park Primary School and Glenroy Private rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Park Primary School is 1146th of 1,290 and Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.