Geelong High School vs Geelong South Primary School
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.
Geelong High School
East Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 998
Geelong South Primary School
South Geelong · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Geelong High School East Geelong VIC | Geelong South Primary School South Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 348 | #585 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #751 of 1,472 | #1642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 976 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 554 | 152 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | East Geelong 3219 | South Geelong 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au | www.gsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geelong South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 49.5).
- •Geelong South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geelong High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.1).
- •Geelong High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 326.
- •Geelong High School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Geelong High School better than Geelong South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Geelong South Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 49.5 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 High School and Geelong South Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Geelong and South Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong South Primary School has 16.1.
How do Geelong High School and Geelong South Primary School rank in VIC?
Geelong High School is 217th of 348 and Geelong South Primary School is 585th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.