Glenroy Specialist School vs Glenroy West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenroy Specialist School
Glenroy · Government special · U
167 students · ICSEA 987
Glenroy West Primary School
Glenroy · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Glenroy Specialist School Glenroy VIC | Glenroy West Primary School Glenroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #564 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1582 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 95 | 174 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 108.2 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Glenroy 3046 | Glenroy 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.glenroyss.vic.edu.au | www.glenroywestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenroy West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 14.6).
- •Glenroy West Primary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 167.
- •Glenroy Specialist School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 4%).
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 Specialist School better than Glenroy West Primary 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 Specialist School and Glenroy West Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenroy and Glenroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenroy Specialist School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenroy West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Glenroy Specialist School and Glenroy West Primary School rank in VIC?
Glenroy Specialist School is unranked and Glenroy West Primary School is 564th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.