Greythorn Primary School vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greythorn Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1152
St Paul's College
Balwyn · Independent special · U
50 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Greythorn Primary School Balwyn North VIC | St Paul's College Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #373 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 434 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 232 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Balwyn 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greythornps.vic.edu.au | vmch.com.au/services/st-pauls-college/ |
The verdict
- •Greythorn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 16.1).
- •Greythorn Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 50.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
- •Greythorn Primary School is a government school while St Paul's College is an independent 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 Greythorn Primary School better than St Paul's 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 Greythorn Primary School and St Paul's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greythorn Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 4.4.
How do Greythorn Primary School and St Paul's College rank in VIC?
Greythorn Primary School is 193rd of 1,290 and St Paul's College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.