Cheshire School vs Glen Waverley South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 962 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire School
Glen Waverley · Independent special · 1-6
22 students · ICSEA 1052
Glen Waverley South Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Cheshire School Glen Waverley VIC | Glen Waverley South Primary School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #476 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 1-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 19 | 132 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bestchance.org.au/cheshire-school/ | www.gwsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Waverley South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheshire School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 14.4).
- •Glen Waverley South Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 22.
- •Cheshire School is a independent school while Glen Waverley South Primary School is a government 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 Cheshire School better than Glen Waverley South 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 Cheshire School and Glen Waverley South Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheshire School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glen Waverley South Primary School has 14.4.
How do Cheshire School and Glen Waverley South Primary School rank in VIC?
Cheshire School is unranked and Glen Waverley South Primary School is 476th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.