Glowrey Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glowrey Catholic Primary School
Wollert · Catholic primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1071
St Francis Xavier School
Ballarat East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Glowrey Catholic Primary School Wollert VIC | St Francis Xavier School Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 1,290 | #590 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1256 of 4,908 | #1669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 559 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 289 | 233 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +199% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | glowrey.catholic.edu.au | www.sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 62.8).
- •St Francis Xavier School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 482.
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (199% vs 10%).
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 Glowrey Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, Glowrey Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.8 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 Glowrey Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Ballarat East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glowrey Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 15.0.
How do Glowrey Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier School rank in VIC?
Glowrey Catholic Primary School is 467th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier School is 590th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.