Eastwood Primary School vs Yackandandah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 219 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Primary School
Ringwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
555 students · ICSEA 1092
Yackandandah Primary School
Yackandandah · Government primary · Prep-6
185 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Yackandandah Primary School Yackandandah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #313 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 185 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 84 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ringwood East 3135 | Yackandandah 3749 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eastwood.vic.edu.au | www.yackaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 73.4).
- •Eastwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Eastwood Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 185.
- •Yackandandah Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
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 Eastwood Primary School better than Yackandandah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eastwood Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 73.4 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 Eastwood Primary School and Yackandandah Primary School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Ringwood East and Yackandandah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yackandandah Primary School has 14.4.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Yackandandah Primary School rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Yackandandah Primary School is 313th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.