Boroondara Park Primary School vs Greythorn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boroondara Park Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1138
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | Boroondara Park Primary School Balwyn North VIC | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #364 of 1,290 | #193 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #857 of 4,908 | #373 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 434 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 140 | 202 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpark.vic.edu.au | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greythorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 71.6).
- •Greythorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boroondara Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Greythorn Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 278.
- •Greythorn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -51%).
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 Boroondara Park Primary School better than Greythorn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greythorn Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.6 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 Boroondara Park Primary School and Greythorn Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boroondara Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greythorn Primary School has 16.1.
How do Boroondara Park Primary School and Greythorn Primary School rank in VIC?
Boroondara Park Primary School is 364th of 1,290 and Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.