Alberton Primary School vs Yarram Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Primary School
Alberton · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 972
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram · Government high school · 7-12
277 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Alberton Primary School Alberton VIC | Yarram Secondary College Yarram VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1023 of 1,290 | #306 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3217 of 4,908 | #1048 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 100 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 46 | 139 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Alberton 3971 | Yarram 3971 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.albertonps.vic.edu.au | www.yarramsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alberton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 35.8).
- •Alberton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarram Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •Yarram Secondary College is the larger school with 277 students compared with 100.
- •Alberton Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -15%).
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 Alberton Primary School better than Yarram Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Alberton Primary School ranks higher (43.1 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 Alberton Primary School and Yarram Secondary College?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Alberton and Yarram in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alberton Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarram Secondary College has 10.0.
How do Alberton Primary School and Yarram Secondary College rank in VIC?
Alberton Primary School is 1023rd of 1,290 and Yarram Secondary College is 306th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.