Glen Waverley Secondary College vs Glenallen School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
2,417 students · ICSEA 1124
Glenallen School
Glen Waverley · Government special · U
171 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Glen Waverley Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Glenallen School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 2,417 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 1,122 / 1,295 | 88 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 423 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 364 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 14.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 180.2 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 92.6 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.glenallen-sch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenallen School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.4).
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College is the larger school with 2,417 students compared with 171.
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% vs -7%).
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 Secondary College better than Glenallen School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Waverley Secondary College and Glenallen 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 Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenallen School has 4.4.
How do Glen Waverley Secondary College and Glenallen School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley Secondary College is 31st of 348 and Glenallen School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.