Glen Waverley Primary School vs Mount View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Mount View Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
920 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Glen Waverley Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Mount View Primary School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,290 | #213 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 4,908 | #427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 920 |
| Girls / boys | 460 / 510 | 434 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 97 |
| 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 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 92% |
| 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.mountviewps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Waverley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 76.6).
- •Mount View Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount View Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Glen Waverley Primary School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 920.
- •Glen Waverley Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -14%).
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 Mount View Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glen Waverley Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 76.6 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 Mount View Primary School?
About 1.3 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 Mount View Primary School has 13.4.
How do Glen Waverley Primary School and Mount View Primary School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley Primary School is 171st of 1,290 and Mount View Primary School is 213th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.