Bayles Regional Primary School vs Yarra Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayles Regional Primary School
Bayles · Government primary · Prep-6
161 students · ICSEA 998
Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Bayles Regional Primary School Bayles VIC | Yarra Glen Primary School Yarra Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #917 of 1,290 | #945 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2836 of 4,908 | #2938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 161 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 74 | 58 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bayles 3981 | Yarra Glen 3775 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baylesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ygps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bayles Regional Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 46.8).
- •Yarra Glen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Bayles Regional Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 117.
- •Bayles Regional Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -32%).
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 Bayles Regional Primary School better than Yarra Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bayles Regional Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 46.8 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 Bayles Regional Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Bayles and Yarra Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayles Regional Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Glen Primary School has 9.1.
How do Bayles Regional Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayles Regional Primary School is 917th of 1,290 and Yarra Glen Primary School is 945th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.