Christmas Hills Primary School vs Yarra Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christmas Hills Primary School
Christmas Hills · Government primary · Prep-4
9 students · ICSEA 1057
Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Christmas Hills Primary School Christmas Hills VIC | Yarra Glen Primary School Yarra Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #945 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-4 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 9 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 6 | 58 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Christmas Hills 3775 | Yarra Glen 3775 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.christmashillsps.vic.edu.au | www.ygps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Christmas Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 46.8).
- •Christmas Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarra Glen Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 9.
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 Christmas Hills Primary School better than Yarra Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christmas Hills Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 46.8 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 Christmas Hills Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Christmas Hills and Yarra Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Christmas Hills Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Christmas Hills Primary School is unranked and Yarra Glen Primary School is 945th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.