Greensborough Secondary College vs Loyola College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greensborough Secondary College
Greensborough · Government high school · 7-12
591 students · ICSEA 1020
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Greensborough Secondary College Greensborough VIC | Loyola College Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 348 | #130 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #399 of 1,472 | #391 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 591 | 1,443 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 355 | 738 / 705 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 123.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 62.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greensc.vic.edu.au | www.loyola.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.2 vs 65.5).
- •Loyola College has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 591.
- •Greensborough Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs 6%).
- •Greensborough Secondary College 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 Secondary College 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 Secondary College and Loyola College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Greensborough and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greensborough Secondary College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loyola College has 11.7.
How do Greensborough Secondary College and Loyola College rank in VIC?
Greensborough Secondary College is 133rd of 348 and Loyola College is 130th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.