Belmore School vs Greythorn Primary 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.
Belmore School
Balwyn · Government special · U
41 students · ICSEA 1096
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Belmore School Balwyn VIC | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #193 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 41 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 21 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belmoresc.vic.edu.au | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greythorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belmore School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 16.1).
- •Greythorn Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 41.
- •Belmore School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Belmore School better than Greythorn Primary School?
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 Belmore School and Greythorn Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belmore School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greythorn Primary School has 16.1.
How do Belmore School and Greythorn Primary School rank in VIC?
Belmore School is unranked and Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.