Glenroy Private vs Mooroolbark Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 36 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
Mooroolbark Grammar
Mooroolbark · Independent combined · Prep-7
39 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC | Mooroolbark Grammar Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-7 |
| Students | 632 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 306 | 13 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +86% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ | mooroolbarkgrammar.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenroy Private scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 44.7).
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooroolbark Grammar has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.6).
- •Glenroy Private is the larger school with 632 students compared with 39.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs 44%).
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 Mooroolbark Grammar?
On the Success Index, Glenroy Private ranks higher (47.4 vs 44.7 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 Mooroolbark Grammar?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Private has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroolbark Grammar has 8.1.
How do Glenroy Private and Mooroolbark Grammar rank in VIC?
Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 and Mooroolbark Grammar is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.