Grovedale West Primary School vs Iona College Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale West Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1026
Iona College Geelong
Charlemont · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,332 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Grovedale West Primary School Grovedale VIC | Iona College Geelong Charlemont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #795 of 1,290 | #69 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2390 of 4,908 | #157 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,332 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 163 | 630 / 702 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 305 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +776% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 101.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 76.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Charlemont 3217 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gwps.vic.edu.au | iona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Iona College Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 54.2).
- •Iona College Geelong has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovedale West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Iona College Geelong is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 324.
- •Iona College Geelong has grown faster over five years (776% vs -14%).
- •Grovedale West Primary School is a government school while Iona College Geelong 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 Grovedale West Primary School better than Iona College Geelong?
On the Success Index, Iona College Geelong ranks higher (75.5 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 West Primary School and Iona College Geelong?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Charlemont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale West Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona College Geelong has 13.1.
How do Grovedale West Primary School and Iona College Geelong rank in VIC?
Grovedale West Primary School is 795th of 1,290 and Iona College Geelong is 69th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.