Melaleuca Park Primary School vs Yahl Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melaleuca Park Primary School
Mount Gambier · Government primary · U, R-6
107 students · ICSEA 882
Yahl Primary School
Yahl · Government primary · R-6
117 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Melaleuca Park Primary School Mount Gambier SA | Yahl Primary School Yahl SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 348 | #245 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4246 of 4,908 | #3563 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 107 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 54 | 65 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 882 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Yahl 5291 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Grant |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.melparkps.sa.edu.au | www.yahlps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yahl Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 28.5).
- •Yahl Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melaleuca Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.3).
- •Yahl Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 107.
- •Yahl Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Melaleuca Park Primary School better than Yahl Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yahl Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 28.5 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 Melaleuca Park Primary School and Yahl Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Yahl in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melaleuca Park Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yahl Primary School has 14.3.
How do Melaleuca Park Primary School and Yahl Primary School rank in SA?
Melaleuca Park Primary School is 303rd of 348 and Yahl Primary School is 245th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.