Highvale Secondary College vs Mount View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Mount View Primary School
Glen Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
920 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Highvale Secondary College Glen Waverley VIC | Mount View Primary School Glen Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 348 | #213 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #30 of 1,472 | #427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 920 |
| Girls / boys | 578 / 642 | 434 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| 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% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.6 | 68.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Glen Waverley 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.highvalesc.vic.edu.au | www.mountviewps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highvale Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 76.6).
- •Mount View Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Highvale Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Highvale Secondary College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 920.
- •Highvale Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% 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 Highvale Secondary College better than Mount View Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highvale Secondary College ranks higher (83.7 vs 76.6 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 Mount View Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Glen Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highvale Secondary College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount View Primary School has 13.4.
How do Highvale Secondary College and Mount View Primary School rank in VIC?
Highvale Secondary College is 14th of 348 and Mount View Primary School is 213th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.