Courtenay Gardens Primary School vs Yarra Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Courtenay Gardens Primary School
Cranbourne North · Government primary · Prep-6
750 students · ICSEA 998
Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Courtenay Gardens Primary School Cranbourne North VIC | Yarra Glen Primary School Yarra Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #929 of 1,290 | #945 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2878 of 4,908 | #2938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 750 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 383 | 58 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne North 3977 | Yarra Glen 3775 |
| Council area | Casey | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ygps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.4 vs 46.8).
- •Yarra Glen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.6).
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 117.
- •Courtenay Gardens Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Courtenay Gardens 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 Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Cranbourne North and Yarra Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Glen Primary School has 9.1.
How do Courtenay Gardens Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Courtenay Gardens Primary School is 929th of 1,290 and Yarra Glen Primary School is 945th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.