Highvale Primary School vs Weeden Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 884 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highvale Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1148
Weeden Heights Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Highvale Primary School Glen Waverley VIC | Weeden Heights Primary School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 1,290 | #140 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #29 of 4,908 | #251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 368 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 176 | 68 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highvaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 79.1).
- •Highvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highvale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Highvale Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 154.
- •Highvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -7%).
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 Highvale Primary School better than Weeden Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highvale Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 79.1 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 Highvale Primary School and Weeden Heights Primary School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highvale Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeden Heights Primary School has 16.4.
How do Highvale Primary School and Weeden Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Highvale Primary School is 20th of 1,290 and Weeden Heights Primary School is 140th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.