Burnside Primary School vs Yering Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Primary School
Burnside · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1039
Yering Primary School
Yering · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Burnside Primary School Burnside VIC | Yering Primary School Yering VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #541 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1514 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 442 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 227 | 9 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +163% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burnside 3023 | Yering 3770 |
| Council area | Melton | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideps.vic.edu.au/ | www.yeringps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.3 vs 64.3).
- •Burnside Primary School is the larger school with 442 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 Burnside Primary School better than Yering Primary 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 Burnside Primary School and Yering Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Yering in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Burnside Primary School and Yering Primary School rank in VIC?
Burnside Primary School is 541st of 1,290 and Yering Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.