Genazzano FCJ College vs Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 878 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Genazzano FCJ College
Kew · Catholic combined · Prep-12
680 students · ICSEA 1127
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
200 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Genazzano FCJ College Kew VIC | Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 239 | #46 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #240 of 1,259 | #113 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 680 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 680 / 0 | 90 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 53 | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 35 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 20.4% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kew 3101 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.genazzano.vic.edu.au/ | www.preshil.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 71.1).
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 7.6).
- •Genazzano FCJ College is the larger school with 680 students compared with 200.
- •Genazzano FCJ College is a catholic school while Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School 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 Genazzano FCJ College better than Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.1 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 Genazzano FCJ College and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Kew and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Genazzano FCJ College has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has 6.7.
How do Genazzano FCJ College and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School rank in VIC?
Genazzano FCJ College is 77th of 239 and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is 46th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.