Glenroy Private vs Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroy Private
Glenroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
632 students · ICSEA 992
Meadows Primary School
Broadmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC | Meadows Primary School Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 239 | #1244 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,259 | #4265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 632 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 306 | 140 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 37 |
| 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 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ | www.meadowsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Private scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 28.1).
- •Glenroy Private has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Glenroy Private is the larger school with 632 students compared with 263.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs -24%).
- •Glenroy Private is a independent school while Meadows Primary 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 Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenroy Private ranks higher (47.4 vs 28.1 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 Private and Meadows Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Broadmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Private has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadows Primary School has 12.0.
How do Glenroy Private and Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 and Meadows Primary School is 1244th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.