Glenroy Private vs Sirius College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Sirius College
Broadmeadows · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,284 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Glenroy Private Glenroy VIC | Sirius College Broadmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 239 | #101 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,259 | #343 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 632 | 3,284 |
| Girls / boys | 326 / 306 | 1,766 / 1,518 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 203 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 314 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 243 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 23 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +86% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.0 | 259.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 106.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Broadmeadows 3047 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroyprivate.vic.edu.au/ | www.sirius.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sirius College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 47.4).
- •Sirius College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sirius College is the larger school with 3,284 students compared with 632.
- •Glenroy Private has grown faster over five years (86% vs 13%).
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 Sirius College?
On the Success Index, Sirius College ranks higher (66.0 vs 47.4 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 Private and Sirius College?
About 1.5 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 Sirius College has 12.7.
How do Glenroy Private and Sirius College rank in VIC?
Glenroy Private is 161st of 239 and Sirius College is 101st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.