John Colet School vs Yanginanook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Colet School
Belrose · Independent primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1210
Yanginanook School
Belrose · Independent combined · K-11
65 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | John Colet School Belrose NSW | Yanginanook School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #14 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-11 |
| Students | 275 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 144 | 25 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 5 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +81% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1210 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Belrose 2085 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.johncolet.nsw.edu.au | www.yanginanook.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Colet School scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 58.3).
- •John Colet School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanginanook School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.0).
- •John Colet School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 65.
- •Yanginanook School has grown faster over five years (81% vs 20%).
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 John Colet School better than Yanginanook School?
On the Success Index, John Colet School ranks higher (88.2 vs 58.3 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 John Colet School and Yanginanook School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belrose and Belrose in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Colet School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanginanook School has 9.3.
How do John Colet School and Yanginanook School rank in NSW?
John Colet School is 2nd of 1,619 and Yanginanook School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.