Glen Waverley Secondary College vs St Christopher's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
St Christopher's School
Glen Waverley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Glen Waverley Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | St Christopher's School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 348 | #68 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 1,472 | #105 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,417 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 1,122 / 1,295 | 65 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| 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% | +85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 180.2 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.scsyndal.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 79.9).
- •St Christopher's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Christopher's School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College is the larger school with 2,417 students compared with 148.
- •St Christopher's School has grown faster over five years (85% vs 23%).
- •Glen Waverley Secondary College is a government school while St Christopher's 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 Waverley Secondary College better than St Christopher's School?
On the Success Index, St Christopher's School ranks higher (82.3 vs 79.9 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 Secondary College and St Christopher's 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 Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's School has 12.6.
How do Glen Waverley Secondary College and St Christopher's School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley Secondary College is 31st of 348 and St Christopher's School is 68th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.