Gardenvale Primary School vs Japanese School of Melbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gardenvale Primary School
Brighton East · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1164
Japanese School of Melbourne
Caulfield South · Independent high school · Prep-9
28 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Gardenvale Primary School Brighton East VIC | Japanese School of Melbourne Caulfield South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 617 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 302 | 13 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 2.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton East 3187 | Caulfield South 3162 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gardenvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.jsm.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gardenvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 73.5).
- •Gardenvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Japanese School of Melbourne has fewer students per teacher (2.0 vs 17.2).
- •Gardenvale Primary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 28.
- •Gardenvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -40%).
- •Gardenvale Primary School is a government school while Japanese School of Melbourne 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 Gardenvale Primary School better than Japanese School of Melbourne?
On the Success Index, Gardenvale Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.5 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 Gardenvale Primary School and Japanese School of Melbourne?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton East and Caulfield South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gardenvale Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Japanese School of Melbourne has 2.0.
How do Gardenvale Primary School and Japanese School of Melbourne rank in VIC?
Gardenvale Primary School is 212th of 1,290 and Japanese School of Melbourne is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.