Dunolly Primary School vs Yinnar South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 287 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dunolly Primary School
Dunolly · Government primary · Prep-6
88 students · ICSEA 952
Yinnar South Primary School
Yinnar South · Government primary · Prep-5
16 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Dunolly Primary School Dunolly VIC | Yinnar South Primary School Yinnar South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1183 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3854 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 88 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 8 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dunolly 3472 | Yinnar South 3869 |
| Council area | Central Goldfields | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dunollyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.yinnarsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dunolly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 23.2).
- •Dunolly Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 16.
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 Dunolly Primary School better than Yinnar South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dunolly Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 23.2 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 Dunolly Primary School and Yinnar South Primary School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Dunolly and Yinnar South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dunolly Primary School and Yinnar South Primary School rank in VIC?
Dunolly Primary School is 1183rd of 1,290 and Yinnar South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.