Glendal Primary School vs Ivanhoe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendal Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
886 students · ICSEA 1157
Ivanhoe Primary School
Ivanhoe · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | Glendal Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Ivanhoe Primary School Ivanhoe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 1,290 | #122 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #568 of 4,908 | #217 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 886 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 417 / 469 | 284 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 98 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Ivanhoe 3079 |
| Council area | Monash | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glendalps.vic.edu.au | www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 74.6).
- •Ivanhoe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •Glendal Primary School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 557.
- •Glendal Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Glendal Primary School better than Ivanhoe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ivanhoe Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 74.6 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 Glendal Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Ivanhoe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendal Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ivanhoe Primary School has 14.9.
How do Glendal Primary School and Ivanhoe Primary School rank in VIC?
Glendal Primary School is 271st of 1,290 and Ivanhoe Primary School is 122nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.