Glen Waverley Primary School vs Highvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Highvale Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Glen Waverley Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Highvale Primary School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,290 | #20 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 4,908 | #29 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 510 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenps.vic.edu.au | www.highvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Highvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 78.0).
- •Highvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highvale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Glen Waverley Primary School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 368.
- •Highvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Glen Waverley Primary School better than Highvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highvale Primary School ranks higher (85.6 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 Highvale Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Waverley Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Highvale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Glen Waverley Primary School and Highvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley Primary School is 171st of 1,290 and Highvale Primary School is 20th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.