Highvale Secondary College vs Livingstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km 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
Livingstone Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Highvale Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Livingstone Primary School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 348 | #172 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #30 of 1,472 | #326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 612 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 642 | 285 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| 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% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.6 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 77% |
| 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.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Highvale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 78.0).
- •Livingstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highvale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Highvale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 612.
- •Highvale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -26%).
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 Livingstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highvale Secondary College ranks higher (83.7 vs 78.0 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 Secondary College and Livingstone Primary School?
About 1.5 km 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 Livingstone Primary School has 14.5.
How do Highvale Secondary College and Livingstone Primary School rank in VIC?
Highvale Secondary College is 14th of 348 and Livingstone Primary School is 172nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.