Glenroy Private vs Glenroy Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 811 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroy Private
Glenroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
632 students · ICSEA 992
Glenroy Specialist School
Glenroy · Government special · U
167 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC | Glenroy Specialist School Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | U |
| Students | 632 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 306 | 72 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +86% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 34.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 108.2 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ | www.glenroyss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Private has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 12.6).
- •Glenroy Private is the larger school with 632 students compared with 167.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs 24%).
- •Glenroy Private is a independent school while Glenroy Specialist School is a government 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 Private 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 Private and Glenroy Specialist School?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Private has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy Specialist School has 4.8.
How do Glenroy Private and Glenroy Specialist School rank in VIC?
Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 and Glenroy Specialist School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.