Berinba Public School vs Yass High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 933 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berinba Public School
Yass · Government primary · K-6
225 students · ICSEA 960
Yass High School
Yass · Government high school · 7-12
557 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Berinba Public School Yass NSW | Yass High School Yass NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1193 of 1,619 | #258 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3712 of 4,908 | #677 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 225 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 128 | 252 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Yass 2582 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Yass Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berinba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yass High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 35.8).
- •Yass High School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yass High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •Yass High School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 225.
- •Yass High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -18%).
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 Berinba Public School better than Yass High School?
On the Success Index, Yass High School ranks higher (53.1 vs 35.8 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 Berinba Public School and Yass High School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Yass and Yass in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berinba Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yass High School has 11.0.
How do Berinba Public School and Yass High School rank in NSW?
Berinba Public School is 1193rd of 1,619 and Yass High School is 258th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.