Greensborough Secondary College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 682 m 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
St Mary's School
Greensborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
524 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Greensborough Secondary College Greensborough VIC | St Mary's School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 348 | #338 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #399 of 1,472 | #776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 591 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 355 | 241 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greensc.vic.edu.au | www.smgreensborough.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 65.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greensborough Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.3).
- •Greensborough Secondary College is the larger school with 591 students compared with 524.
- •Greensborough Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% vs -3%).
- •Greensborough Secondary College is a government school while St Mary's School 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 St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (72.7 vs 65.2 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 Secondary College and St Mary's School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Greensborough and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greensborough Secondary College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.3.
How do Greensborough Secondary College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Greensborough Secondary College is 133rd of 348 and St Mary's School is 338th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.