Highvale Secondary College vs Holy Saviour Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 459 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highvale Secondary College
Glen Waverley · Government high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1114
Holy Saviour Parish School
Vermont South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
133 students
| Measure | Highvale Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Holy Saviour Parish School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #30 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 642 | 60 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 9.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.6 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au | www.hsvs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highvale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 133.
- •Highvale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 15%).
- •Highvale Secondary College is a government school while Holy Saviour Parish 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 Highvale Secondary College better than Holy Saviour Parish School?
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 Highvale Secondary College and Holy Saviour Parish School?
About 459 m in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highvale Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Saviour Parish School has 12.4.
How do Highvale Secondary College and Holy Saviour Parish School rank in VIC?
Highvale Secondary College is 14th of 348 and Holy Saviour Parish School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.