Glenallen School vs St Leonard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 256 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenallen School
Glen Waverley · Government special · U
171 students · ICSEA 1041
St Leonard's School
Glen Waverley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
268 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Glenallen School Glen Waverley VIC | St Leonard's School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #236 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #483 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 171 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 83 | 120 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.6 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenallen-sch.vic.edu.au | www.leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenallen School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 15.4).
- •St Leonard's School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 171.
- •St Leonard's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Glenallen School is a government school while St Leonard'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 Glenallen School better than St Leonard's 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 Glenallen School and St Leonard's School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenallen School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonard's School has 15.4.
How do Glenallen School and St Leonard's School rank in VIC?
Glenallen School is unranked and St Leonard's School is 236th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.