Greenvale Primary School vs St Carlo Borromeo School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenvale Primary School
Greenvale · Government primary · Prep-6
593 students · ICSEA 1034
St Carlo Borromeo School
Greenvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
571 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Greenvale Primary School Greenvale VIC | St Carlo Borromeo School Greenvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #814 of 1,290 | #571 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2458 of 4,908 | #1601 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 593 | 571 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 298 | 274 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenvale 3059 | Greenvale 3059 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greenvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.scgreenvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Carlo Borromeo School scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 53.4).
- •St Carlo Borromeo School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenvale Primary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 571.
- •St Carlo Borromeo School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -29%).
- •Greenvale Primary School is a government school while St Carlo Borromeo 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 Greenvale Primary School better than St Carlo Borromeo School?
On the Success Index, St Carlo Borromeo School ranks higher (63.5 vs 53.4 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 Greenvale Primary School and St Carlo Borromeo School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greenvale and Greenvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenvale Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Carlo Borromeo School has 15.2.
How do Greenvale Primary School and St Carlo Borromeo School rank in VIC?
Greenvale Primary School is 814th of 1,290 and St Carlo Borromeo School is 571st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.