Geelong Grammar School vs Harkaway Hills College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong Grammar School
Corio · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,422 students · ICSEA 1149
Harkaway Hills College
Narre Warren North · Independent combined · Prep-10
321 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Geelong Grammar School Corio VIC | Harkaway Hills College Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 239 | #37 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #131 of 1,259 | #91 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 1,422 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 614 / 808 | 249 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +189% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 178.2 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 176.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Corio 3214 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ggs.vic.edu.au | www.harkawayhills.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harkaway Hills College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 78.5).
- •Geelong Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.5).
- •Geelong Grammar School is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 321.
- •Harkaway Hills College has grown faster over five years (189% vs 0%).
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 Geelong Grammar School better than Harkaway Hills College?
On the Success Index, Harkaway Hills College ranks higher (80.8 vs 78.5 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 Geelong Grammar School and Harkaway Hills College?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Corio and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong Grammar School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harkaway Hills College has 13.5.
How do Geelong Grammar School and Harkaway Hills College rank in VIC?
Geelong Grammar School is 51st of 239 and Harkaway Hills College is 37th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.