Glen Waverley South Primary School vs Monash Special Developmental 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 South Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
300 students · ICSEA 1077
Monash Special Developmental School
Wheelers Hill · Government special · U
202 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Glen Waverley South Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Monash Special Developmental School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #476 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 300 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 168 | 43 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gwsps.vic.edu.au | www.monashsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Waverley South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 14.4).
- •Glen Waverley South Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 202.
- •Monash Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -5%).
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 South Primary School better than Monash Special Developmental 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 South Primary School and Monash Special Developmental School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Waverley South Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monash Special Developmental School has 5.2.
How do Glen Waverley South Primary School and Monash Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley South Primary School is 476th of 1,290 and Monash Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.