Corpus Christi School vs Glenroy Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 544 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi School
Glenroy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 1055
Glenroy Specialist School
Glenroy · Government special · U
167 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Corpus Christi School Glenroy VIC | Glenroy Specialist School Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1445 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 174 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 73 | 72 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 108.2 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccglenroy.catholic.edu.au | www.glenroyss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 11.8).
- •Corpus Christi School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 167.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -30%).
- •Corpus Christi School is a catholic school while Glenroy Specialist 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 Corpus Christi School better than Glenroy Specialist 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 Corpus Christi School and Glenroy Specialist School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corpus Christi School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy Specialist School has 4.8.
How do Corpus Christi School and Glenroy Specialist School rank in VIC?
Corpus Christi School is 527th of 1,290 and Glenroy Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.