Al Siraat College vs Little Yarra Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Siraat College
Epping · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,554 students · ICSEA 1067
Little Yarra Steiner School
Yarra Junction · Independent combined · Prep-12
278 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Al Siraat College Epping VIC | Little Yarra Steiner School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 239 | #112 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,259 | #394 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,554 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 757 | 143 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.8 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au | www.lyss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Little Yarra Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 62.6).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Al Siraat College is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 278.
- •Al Siraat College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 7%).
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 Al Siraat College better than Little Yarra Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Little Yarra Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 62.6 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 Al Siraat College and Little Yarra Steiner School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Epping and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Siraat College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Little Yarra Steiner School has 9.6.
How do Al Siraat College and Little Yarra Steiner School rank in VIC?
Al Siraat College is 119th of 239 and Little Yarra Steiner School is 112th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.