Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School vs Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 734 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
79 students · ICSEA 1021
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Richmond · Independent special · 7-8
42 students · ICSEA 761
| Measure | Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School Richmond VIC | Melbourne Indigenous Transition School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-8 |
| Students | 79 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 53 | 21 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +100% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 761 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 100% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lynallhall.vic.edu.au | www.mits.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 761), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 5.8).
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 42.
- •Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has grown faster over five years (100% vs 22%).
- •Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is a government school while Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School better than Melbourne Indigenous Transition 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 Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School has 4.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has 5.8.
How do Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School rank in VIC?
Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School is unranked and Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.