Corpus Christi School vs Glenroy West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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 West Primary School
Glenroy · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Corpus Christi School Glenroy VIC | Glenroy West Primary School Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #527 of 1,290 | #564 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1445 of 4,908 | #1582 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 174 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 73 | 174 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 73% |
| 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.glenroywestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 63.7).
- •Corpus Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corpus Christi School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Glenroy West Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 174.
- •Glenroy West Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -30%).
- •Corpus Christi School is a catholic school while Glenroy West 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 Corpus Christi School better than Glenroy West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Corpus Christi School ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.7 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 Corpus Christi School and Glenroy West Primary School?
About 1.3 km 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 West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Corpus Christi School and Glenroy West Primary School rank in VIC?
Corpus Christi School is 527th of 1,290 and Glenroy West Primary School is 564th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.