Caulfield Primary School vs Leibler Yavneh College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1133
Leibler Yavneh College
Elsternwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
559 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Caulfield Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Leibler Yavneh College Elsternwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 1,290 | #85 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #238 of 4,908 | #276 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 312 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 148 | 256 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 36 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 24.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 47.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 35.9 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Elsternwick 3185 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.yavneh.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 69.3).
- •Caulfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leibler Yavneh College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Leibler Yavneh College is the larger school with 559 students compared with 312.
- •Caulfield Primary School is a government school while Leibler Yavneh College 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 Caulfield Primary School better than Leibler Yavneh College?
On the Success Index, Caulfield Primary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 69.3 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 Caulfield Primary School and Leibler Yavneh College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Elsternwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leibler Yavneh College has 11.7.
How do Caulfield Primary School and Leibler Yavneh College rank in VIC?
Caulfield Primary School is 132nd of 1,290 and Leibler Yavneh College is 85th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.