Glenroy College vs Glenroy Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 980 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 Specialist School
Glenroy · Government special · U
167 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Glenroy College Glenroy VIC | Glenroy Specialist School Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #970 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 454 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 311 | 72 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | +7% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 108.2 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroycollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.glenroyss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 8.6).
- •Glenroy College is the larger school with 454 students compared with 167.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has grown faster over five years (24% 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 Glenroy College better than Glenroy Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenroy College and Glenroy Specialist School?
About 980 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 Specialist School has 4.8.
How do Glenroy College and Glenroy Specialist School rank in VIC?
Glenroy College is 284th of 348 and Glenroy Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.