Global Village Learning vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Global Village Learning
New Gisborne · Independent combined · Prep-11
197 students · ICSEA 1042
St Brigid's School
Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Global Village Learning New Gisborne VIC | St Brigid's School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #158 of 239 | #419 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #673 of 1,259 | #1050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 197 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 118 | 103 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gisbornemontessori.vic.edu.au | www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 49.3).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 19.5).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 197.
- •Global Village Learning has grown faster over five years (177% vs 24%).
- •Global Village Learning is a independent school while St Brigid's School is a catholic 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 Global Village Learning better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (69.6 vs 49.3 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 Global Village Learning and St Brigid's School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Global Village Learning has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's School has 11.4.
How do Global Village Learning and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Global Village Learning is 158th of 239 and St Brigid's School is 419th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.