Glen Waverley Primary School vs Heidelberg Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Waverley Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
970 students · ICSEA 1141
Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Glen Waverley Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Heidelberg Primary School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,290 | #99 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 4,908 | #167 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 510 | 250 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 39.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Monash | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenps.vic.edu.au | heidelbergps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heidelberg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 78.0).
- •Heidelberg Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Glen Waverley Primary School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 498.
- •Glen Waverley Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -17%).
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 Waverley Primary School better than Heidelberg Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heidelberg Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.0 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 Waverley Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Waverley Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heidelberg Primary School has 12.7.
How do Glen Waverley Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley Primary School is 171st of 1,290 and Heidelberg Primary School is 99th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.