Greensborough Primary School vs Loyola College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greensborough Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1058
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Greensborough Primary School Greensborough VIC | Loyola College Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 1,290 | #130 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 4,908 | #391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 159 | 1,443 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 75 | 738 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 123.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 62.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greensborough.vic.edu.au | www.loyola.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.3 vs 65.5).
- •Greensborough Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loyola College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 159.
- •Loyola College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
- •Greensborough Primary School is a government school while Loyola College 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 Greensborough Primary School better than Loyola College?
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 Greensborough Primary School and Loyola College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greensborough and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greensborough Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loyola College has 11.7.
How do Greensborough Primary School and Loyola College rank in VIC?
Greensborough Primary School is 492nd of 1,290 and Loyola College is 130th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.