Glenroy Central Primary School vs St Francis de Sales School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km 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
St Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Glenroy Central Primary School Glenroy VIC | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #898 of 1,290 | #292 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2768 of 4,908 | #645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 263 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 130 | 133 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Oak Park 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroycentralps.vic.edu.au | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 49.0).
- •St Francis de Sales School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Glenroy Central Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 237.
- •Glenroy Central Primary School is a government school while St Francis de Sales 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 Glenroy Central Primary School better than St Francis de Sales School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales School ranks higher (73.9 vs 49.0 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 St Francis de Sales School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Oak Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Central Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales School has 12.1.
How do Glenroy Central Primary School and St Francis de Sales School rank in VIC?
Glenroy Central Primary School is 898th of 1,290 and St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.