Bimbadeen Heights Primary School vs Yering Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 1039
Yering Primary School
Yering · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Bimbadeen Heights Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Yering Primary School Yering VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #605 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1732 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 541 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 271 | 9 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Yering 3770 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bimbadeenheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.yeringps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yering Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 62.1).
- •Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 20.
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 Bimbadeen Heights Primary School better than Yering Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yering Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 62.1 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 Bimbadeen Heights Primary School and Yering Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Yering in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bimbadeen Heights Primary School and Yering Primary School rank in VIC?
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is 605th of 1,290 and Yering Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.