Boolarra Primary School vs Yinnar South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boolarra Primary School
Boolarra · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 951
Yinnar South Primary School
Yinnar South · Government primary · Prep-5
16 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Boolarra Primary School Boolarra VIC | Yinnar South Primary School Yinnar South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 28 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 8 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Boolarra 3870 | Yinnar South 3869 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boolarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.yinnarsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boolarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 23.2).
- •Yinnar South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boolarra Primary School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 16.
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 Boolarra Primary School better than Yinnar South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boolarra Primary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 23.2 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 Boolarra Primary School and Yinnar South Primary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Boolarra and Yinnar South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Boolarra Primary School and Yinnar South Primary School rank in VIC?
Boolarra Primary School is unranked and Yinnar South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.