Glen Eira College vs Malvern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Eira College
Caulfield East · Government high school · 7-12
883 students · ICSEA 1117
Malvern Primary School
Malvern East · Government primary · Prep-6
563 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Glen Eira College Caulfield East VIC | Malvern Primary School Malvern East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #92 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #58 of 1,472 | #155 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 883 | 563 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 503 | 267 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.3 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield East 3145 | Malvern East 3145 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gec.vic.edu.au | www.malvernps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.8 vs 80.9).
- •Malvern Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Eira College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 563.
- •Glen Eira College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Glen Eira College better than Malvern Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Eira College and Malvern Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Caulfield East and Malvern East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Eira College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Primary School has 12.9.
How do Glen Eira College and Malvern Primary School rank in VIC?
Glen Eira College is 26th of 348 and Malvern Primary School is 92nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.