Glen Waverley South Primary School vs Wheelers Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Wheelers Hill Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
699 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Glen Waverley South Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Wheelers Hill Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #476 of 1,290 | #141 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1282 of 4,908 | #252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 300 | 699 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 168 | 307 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 43.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 87% |
| 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.wheelershillps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wheelers Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 67.1).
- •Wheelers Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Waverley South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Wheelers Hill Primary School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 300.
- •Wheelers Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Wheelers Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wheelers Hill Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 67.1 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 South Primary School and Wheelers Hill Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Wheelers Hill Primary School has 16.2.
How do Glen Waverley South Primary School and Wheelers Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Glen Waverley South Primary School is 476th of 1,290 and Wheelers Hill Primary School is 141st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.