Geelong South Primary School vs Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary 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.
Geelong South Primary School
South Geelong · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1088
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong · Government high school · 7-12
614 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Geelong South Primary School South Geelong VIC | Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College Geelong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #585 of 1,290 | #99 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1642 of 4,908 | #257 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 326 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 174 | 612 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | South Geelong 3220 | Geelong 3220 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsps.vic.edu.au | www.mfgsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 63.0).
- •Geelong South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.1).
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 614 students compared with 326.
- •Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% 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 South Primary School better than Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College ranks higher (71.4 vs 63.0 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 Geelong South Primary School and Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between South Geelong and Geelong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong South Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College has 10.8.
How do Geelong South Primary School and Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Geelong South Primary School is 585th of 1,290 and Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College is 99th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.