Coldstream Primary School vs Yering Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 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
Yering Primary School
Yering · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Coldstream Primary School Coldstream VIC | Yering Primary School Yering VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #935 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2913 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 44 | 9 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 6 |
| 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 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coldstream 3770 | Yering 3770 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au | www.yeringps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yering Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 47.0).
- •Yering Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coldstream Primary School is the larger school with 85 students compared with 20.
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 Yering Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yering Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.0 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 Coldstream Primary School and Yering Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Coldstream and Yering in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Coldstream Primary School and Yering Primary School rank in VIC?
Coldstream Primary School is 935th of 1,290 and Yering Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.