Glen Katherine Primary School vs St Thomas the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Katherine Primary School
Eltham North · Government primary · Prep-6
554 students · ICSEA 1088
St Thomas the Apostle School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Glen Katherine Primary School Eltham North VIC | St Thomas the Apostle School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 1,290 | #433 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #974 of 4,908 | #1087 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 554 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 268 | 102 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eltham North 3095 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenkps.vic.edu.au | www.stgreensboroughnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Katherine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 69.2).
- •Glen Katherine Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas the Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Glen Katherine Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 226.
- •Glen Katherine Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -37%).
- •Glen Katherine Primary School is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle 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 Katherine Primary School better than St Thomas the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Glen Katherine Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.2 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 Katherine Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Eltham North and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Katherine Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas the Apostle School has 11.1.
How do Glen Katherine Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Glen Katherine Primary School is 390th of 1,290 and St Thomas the Apostle School is 433rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.