Aspendale Gardens Primary School vs Yarrabah School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Aspendale Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1095
Yarrabah School
Aspendale · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens Primary School Aspendale Gardens VIC | Yarrabah School Aspendale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 592 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 60 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 79.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aspendale Gardens 3195 | Aspendale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agps.vic.edu.au | www.yarrabah.sch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrabah School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 15.7).
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 189.
- •Yarrabah School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School better than Yarrabah School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Yarrabah School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aspendale Gardens and Aspendale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabah School has 4.7.
How do Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Yarrabah School rank in VIC?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School is 410th of 1,290 and Yarrabah School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.