Coldstream Primary School vs Yarra Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km 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
Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Coldstream Primary School Coldstream VIC | Yarra Glen Primary School Yarra Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #935 of 1,290 | #945 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2913 of 4,908 | #2938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 44 | 58 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Coldstream 3770 | Yarra Glen 3775 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au | www.ygps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.0 vs 46.8).
- •Yarra Glen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarra Glen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
- •Yarra Glen Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 85.
- •Coldstream Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -32%).
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 Yarra Glen 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 Coldstream Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Coldstream and Yarra Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coldstream Primary School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Glen Primary School has 9.1.
How do Coldstream Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Coldstream Primary School is 935th of 1,290 and Yarra Glen Primary School is 945th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.