Glen Eira College vs Oakwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Oakwood School
Caulfield North · Government high school · 7-12
622 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Glen Eira College Caulfield East VIC | Oakwood School Caulfield North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 348 | #243 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #58 of 1,472 | #848 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 883 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 503 | 336 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.3 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Caulfield East 3145 | Caulfield North 3161 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gec.vic.edu.au | oakwoodschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Eira College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 44.7).
- •Glen Eira College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Eira College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Glen Eira College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 622.
- •Oakwood School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 6%).
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 Oakwood School?
On the Success Index, Glen Eira College ranks higher (80.8 vs 44.7 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 Glen Eira College and Oakwood School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caulfield East and Caulfield North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Eira College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakwood School has 14.0.
How do Glen Eira College and Oakwood School rank in VIC?
Glen Eira College is 26th of 348 and Oakwood School is 243rd of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.