Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School vs Youth2Industry College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
South Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1154
Youth2Industry College
South Melbourne · Independent high school · 11-12
64 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School South Melbourne VIC | Youth2Industry College South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 369 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 178 | 33 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 5.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | South Melbourne 3205 | South Melbourne 3205 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au | www.y2ic.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 65.0).
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Youth2Industry College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 64.
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Youth2Industry College is an independent 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 Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School better than Youth2Industry College?
On the Success Index, Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 65.0 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 Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and Youth2Industry College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between South Melbourne and South Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youth2Industry College has 10.8.
How do Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School and Youth2Industry College rank in VIC?
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,290 and Youth2Industry College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.