Fintona Girls' School vs Haileybury College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fintona Girls' School
Balwyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
533 students · ICSEA 1191
Haileybury College
Keysborough · Independent combined · Prep-12
4,880 students · ICSEA 1191
| Measure | Fintona Girls' School Balwyn VIC | Haileybury College Keysborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 239 | #29 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #5 of 1,259 | #55 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 533 | 4,880 |
| Girls / boys | 533 / – | 2,300 / 2,580 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 197 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 526 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 558 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 26.8% | 26.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1191 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 490.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 307.3 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Keysborough 3173 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fintona.vic.edu.au | www.haileybury.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fintona Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.0 vs 83.7).
- •Haileybury College is the larger school with 4,880 students compared with 533.
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 Fintona Girls' School better than Haileybury College?
On the Success Index, Fintona Girls' School ranks higher (90.0 vs 83.7 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 Fintona Girls' School and Haileybury College?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Keysborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fintona Girls' School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Haileybury College has 9.9.
How do Fintona Girls' School and Haileybury College rank in VIC?
Fintona Girls' School is 3rd of 239 and Haileybury College is 29th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.