Gladesville Primary School vs Montrose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladesville Primary School
Kilsyth · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 968
Montrose Primary School
Montrose · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Gladesville Primary School Kilsyth VIC | Montrose Primary School Montrose VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #738 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2203 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 76 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 47 | 256 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kilsyth 3137 | Montrose 3765 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladesvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.montroseps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montrose Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 36.8).
- •Montrose Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladesville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.3).
- •Montrose Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 76.
- •Gladesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -7%).
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 Gladesville Primary School better than Montrose Primary School?
On the Success Index, Montrose Primary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 36.8 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 Gladesville Primary School and Montrose Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kilsyth and Montrose in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladesville Primary School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montrose Primary School has 16.3.
How do Gladesville Primary School and Montrose Primary School rank in VIC?
Gladesville Primary School is unranked and Montrose Primary School is 738th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.