Grovedale Primary School vs Grovedale West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1009
Grovedale West Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Grovedale Primary School Grovedale VIC | Grovedale West Primary School Grovedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #707 of 1,290 | #795 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2097 of 4,908 | #2390 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 181 | 161 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Grovedale 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedaleps.vic.edu.au | www.gwps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grovedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 54.2).
- •Grovedale West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovedale West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Grovedale Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 324.
- •Grovedale Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -14%).
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 Grovedale Primary School better than Grovedale West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grovedale Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 54.2 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 Grovedale Primary School and Grovedale West Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Grovedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grovedale West Primary School has 11.2.
How do Grovedale Primary School and Grovedale West Primary School rank in VIC?
Grovedale Primary School is 707th of 1,290 and Grovedale West Primary School is 795th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.