Churchill North Primary School vs Yinnar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill North Primary School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 908
Yinnar Primary School
Yinnar · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Churchill North Primary School Churchill VIC | Yinnar Primary School Yinnar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1259 of 1,290 | #832 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4389 of 4,908 | #2544 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 60 | 104 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Yinnar 3869 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchillnth.vic.edu.au | www.yinnarps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yinnar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 26.5).
- •Yinnar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Churchill North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Yinnar Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 118.
- •Yinnar Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -26%).
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 Churchill North Primary School better than Yinnar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yinnar Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 26.5 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 Churchill North Primary School and Yinnar Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Yinnar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchill North Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yinnar Primary School has 14.3.
How do Churchill North Primary School and Yinnar Primary School rank in VIC?
Churchill North Primary School is 1259th of 1,290 and Yinnar Primary School is 832nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.