Coldstream Primary School vs Lyrebird College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 108 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coldstream Primary School
Coldstream · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 997
Lyrebird College
Coldstream · Independent special · U
20 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Coldstream Primary School Coldstream VIC | Lyrebird College Coldstream VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #935 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2913 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 85 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 44 | 3 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coldstream 3770 | Coldstream 3770 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au | www.lyrebirdcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lyrebird College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lyrebird College has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 9.7).
- •Coldstream Primary School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 20.
- •Coldstream Primary School is a government school while Lyrebird 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 Coldstream Primary School better than Lyrebird College?
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 Coldstream Primary School and Lyrebird College?
About 108 m in a straight line, between Coldstream and Coldstream in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coldstream Primary School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lyrebird College has 3.8.
How do Coldstream Primary School and Lyrebird College rank in VIC?
Coldstream Primary School is 935th of 1,290 and Lyrebird College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.