Glenroy College vs Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km 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
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
Pascoe Vale · Government high school · 7-12
719 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Glenroy College Glenroy VIC | Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College Pascoe Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 348 | #230 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #970 of 1,472 | #796 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 719 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 311 | 719 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Pascoe Vale 3044 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroycollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.pvgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 39.4).
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.2).
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 454.
- •Glenroy College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -28%).
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 Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College ranks higher (47.1 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 Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Pascoe Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College has 11.2.
How do Glenroy College and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College rank in VIC?
Glenroy College is 284th of 348 and Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is 230th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.