Glenroy College vs Glenroy Private
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 919 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroy College
Glenroy · Government high school · 7-12
454 students · ICSEA 931
Glenroy Private
Glenroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
632 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Glenroy College Glenroy VIC | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 348 | #161 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #970 of 1,472 | #709 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 454 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 311 | 326 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +86% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroycollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Private scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 39.4).
- •Glenroy Private has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.6).
- •Glenroy Private is the larger school with 632 students compared with 454.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs 7%).
- •Glenroy College is a government school while Glenroy Private 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 Glenroy College better than Glenroy Private?
On the Success Index, Glenroy Private ranks higher (47.4 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 College and Glenroy Private?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy Private has 12.6.
How do Glenroy College and Glenroy Private rank in VIC?
Glenroy College is 284th of 348 and Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.