Briar Hill Primary School vs Greensborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Hill Primary School
Briar Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1090
Greensborough Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Briar Hill Primary School Briar Hill VIC | Greensborough Primary School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #315 of 1,290 | #492 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #703 of 4,908 | #1347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 203 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 109 | 84 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Briar Hill 3088 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=0e8ec00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.greensborough.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Briar Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 66.3).
- •Briar Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briar Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Briar Hill Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 159.
- •Briar Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
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 Briar Hill Primary School better than Greensborough Primary School?
On the Success Index, Briar Hill Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 66.3 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 Briar Hill Primary School and Greensborough Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Briar Hill and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briar Hill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greensborough Primary School has 12.9.
How do Briar Hill Primary School and Greensborough Primary School rank in VIC?
Briar Hill Primary School is 315th of 1,290 and Greensborough Primary School is 492nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.