Malvern Central School vs St Roch's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
St Roch's School
Glen Iris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC | St Roch's School Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 1,290 | #50 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #53 of 4,908 | #77 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 264 | 73 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malvern 3144 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au | www.srgleniris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.0 vs 83.2).
- •St Roch's School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Roch's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.2).
- •Malvern Central School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 125.
- •Malvern Central School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -29%).
- •Malvern Central School is a government 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 Malvern Central 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 Malvern Central School and St Roch's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malvern Central School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Roch's School has 10.3.
How do Malvern Central School and St Roch's School rank in VIC?
Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 and St Roch's School is 50th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.