Birralee Primary School vs Greythorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birralee Primary School
Doncaster · Government primary · Prep-6
576 students · ICSEA 1163
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Birralee Primary School Doncaster VIC | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 1,290 | #193 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 4,908 | #373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 576 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 290 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Manningham | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birralee.vic.edu.au/ | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birralee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 77.4).
- •Birralee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1152), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birralee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Birralee Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 434.
- •Birralee Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Birralee Primary School better than Greythorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Birralee Primary School ranks higher (78.8 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 Birralee Primary School and Greythorn Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birralee Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greythorn Primary School has 16.1.
How do Birralee Primary School and Greythorn Primary School rank in VIC?
Birralee Primary School is 145th of 1,290 and Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.