Glen Iris Primary School vs St Roch's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Iris Primary School
Glen Iris · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1174
St Roch's School
Glen Iris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Glen Iris Primary School Glen Iris VIC | St Roch's School Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 1,290 | #50 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #215 of 4,908 | #77 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 408 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 217 | 73 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Iris 3146 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gips.vic.edu.au | www.srgleniris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Roch's School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 79.5).
- •Glen Iris Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Roch's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.8).
- •Glen Iris Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 125.
- •Glen Iris Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -29%).
- •Glen Iris Primary School is a government school while St Roch's School is a catholic 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 Glen Iris Primary School better than St Roch's School?
On the Success Index, St Roch's School ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.5 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 Iris Primary School and St Roch's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glen Iris and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Iris Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Roch's School has 10.3.
How do Glen Iris Primary School and St Roch's School rank in VIC?
Glen Iris Primary School is 120th of 1,290 and St Roch's School is 50th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.