Greensborough Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Greensborough Primary School Greensborough VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1347 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 75 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greensborough.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greensborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 56.8).
- •Greensborough Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
- •Greensborough Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 63.
- •Greensborough Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -23%).
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 Watsonia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greensborough Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 56.8 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 Greensborough Primary School and Watsonia Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Greensborough Primary School and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Greensborough Primary School is 492nd of 1,290 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.