Glenferrie Primary School vs Methodist Ladies' College
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.
Glenferrie Primary School
Hawthorn · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1160
Methodist Ladies' College
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,169 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Glenferrie Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Methodist Ladies' College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #121 of 1,290 | #6 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #216 of 4,908 | #11 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 244 | 2,169 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 122 | 2,169 / – |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 275 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 300 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 23.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 239.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 182.0 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenferrieps.vic.edu.au | www.mlc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Methodist Ladies' College scores higher on the Success Index (89.2 vs 79.5).
- •Methodist Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.7).
- •Methodist Ladies' College is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 244.
- •Methodist Ladies' College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -28%).
- •Glenferrie Primary School is a government school while Methodist Ladies' College is an independent 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 Glenferrie Primary School better than Methodist Ladies' College?
On the Success Index, Methodist Ladies' College ranks higher (89.2 vs 79.5 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 Glenferrie Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenferrie Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Methodist Ladies' College has 9.1.
How do Glenferrie Primary School and Methodist Ladies' College rank in VIC?
Glenferrie Primary School is 121st of 1,290 and Methodist Ladies' College is 6th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.