Fintona Girls' School vs Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Canterbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
814 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Fintona Girls' School Balwyn VIC | Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar Canterbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 90 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 239 | #56 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #5 of 1,259 | #160 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 533 | 814 |
| Girls / boys | 533 / – | 814 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 26.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 94.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 47.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn 3103 | Canterbury 3126 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fintona.vic.edu.au | www.strathcona.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fintona Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (90.0 vs 76.8).
- •Fintona Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.5).
- •Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is the larger school with 814 students compared with 533.
- •Fintona Girls' School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 8%).
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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
On the Success Index, Fintona Girls' School ranks higher (90.0 vs 76.8 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 Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Balwyn and Canterbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fintona Girls' School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar has 8.6.
How do Fintona Girls' School and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar rank in VIC?
Fintona Girls' School is 3rd of 239 and Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar is 56th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.