Greensborough Secondary College vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 396 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Greensborough Secondary College Greensborough VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #399 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 591 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 355 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| 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% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.2 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Greensborough 3088 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greensc.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greensborough Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 56.8).
- •Watsonia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.5).
- •Greensborough Secondary College is the larger school with 591 students compared with 63.
- •Greensborough Secondary College has grown faster over five years (34% 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 Secondary College better than Watsonia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greensborough Secondary College ranks higher (65.2 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 Secondary College and Watsonia Primary School?
About 396 m 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 Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Greensborough Secondary College and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Greensborough Secondary College is 133rd of 348 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.