Glenroy Central Primary School vs Glenroy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 227 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroy Central Primary School
Glenroy · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 986
Glenroy College
Glenroy · Government high school · 7-12
454 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Glenroy Central Primary School Glenroy VIC | Glenroy College Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #898 of 1,290 | #284 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2768 of 4,908 | #970 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 263 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 130 | 143 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 89 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 22 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 52.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroycentralps.vic.edu.au | www.glenroycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Central Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 39.4).
- •Glenroy Central Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.1).
- •Glenroy College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 263.
- •Glenroy College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -13%).
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 Glenroy Central Primary School better than Glenroy College?
On the Success Index, Glenroy Central Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 39.4 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 Glenroy Central Primary School and Glenroy College?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Central Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy College has 8.6.
How do Glenroy Central Primary School and Glenroy College rank in VIC?
Glenroy Central Primary School is 898th of 1,290 and Glenroy College is 284th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.