Korowa Anglican Girls' School vs St Roch's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 498 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Glen Iris · Independent combined · Prep-12
774 students · ICSEA 1183
St Roch's School
Glen Iris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Korowa Anglican Girls' School Glen Iris VIC | St Roch's School Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 239 | #50 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 1,259 | #77 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 774 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 774 / 0 | 73 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 101 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 24.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.4 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Iris 3146 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.korowa.vic.edu.au | www.srgleniris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.8 vs 83.2).
- •Korowa Anglican Girls' School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Korowa Anglican Girls' School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.3).
- •Korowa Anglican Girls' School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 125.
- •Korowa Anglican Girls' School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -29%).
- •Korowa Anglican Girls' School is a independent school while St Roch's 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 Korowa Anglican Girls' School better than St Roch's 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 Korowa Anglican Girls' School and St Roch's School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Glen Iris and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Korowa Anglican Girls' School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Roch's School has 10.3.
How do Korowa Anglican Girls' School and St Roch's School rank in VIC?
Korowa Anglican Girls' School is 28th of 239 and St Roch's School is 50th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.