Aspendale Primary School vs Yarrabah School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 748 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Primary School
Aspendale · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1100
Yarrabah School
Aspendale · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Aspendale Primary School Aspendale VIC | Yarrabah School Aspendale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #456 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1182 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 477 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 226 | 60 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 79.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aspendale 3195 | Aspendale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aspendale.vic.edu.au | www.yarrabah.sch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspendale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrabah School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 15.3).
- •Aspendale Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 189.
- •Yarrabah School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -21%).
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 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 Primary School and Yarrabah School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Aspendale and Aspendale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabah School has 4.7.
How do Aspendale Primary School and Yarrabah School rank in VIC?
Aspendale Primary School is 456th of 1,290 and Yarrabah School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.