Great Ryrie Primary School vs Heathmont College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ryrie Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1072
Heathmont College
Heathmont · Government high school · 7-12
667 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Great Ryrie Primary School Heathmont VIC | Heathmont College Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #345 of 1,290 | #201 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #802 of 4,908 | #684 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 566 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 277 | 297 / 370 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Heathmont 3135 | Heathmont 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greatryrieps.vic.edu.au | www.heathmont.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Great Ryrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 52.4).
- •Great Ryrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heathmont College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Heathmont College is the larger school with 667 students compared with 566.
- •Great Ryrie Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
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 Great Ryrie Primary School better than Heathmont College?
On the Success Index, Great Ryrie Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 52.4 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 Great Ryrie Primary School and Heathmont College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Heathmont and Heathmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Great Ryrie Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heathmont College has 12.1.
How do Great Ryrie Primary School and Heathmont College rank in VIC?
Great Ryrie Primary School is 345th of 1,290 and Heathmont College is 201st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.