Epping Primary School vs Y Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 693 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 977
Y Community School
Epping · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Epping Primary School Epping VIC | Y Community School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1016 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3197 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 319 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 176 | 38 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eppingps.vic.edu.au | whittlesea.ymca.org.au/y-community-school/ |
The verdict
- •Epping Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 40.1).
- •Epping Primary School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 65.
- •Epping Primary School is a government school while Y Community School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Epping Primary School better than Y Community School?
On the Success Index, Epping Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 40.1 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 Epping Primary School and Y Community School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y Community School has 10.5.
How do Epping Primary School and Y Community School rank in VIC?
Epping Primary School is 1016th of 1,290 and Y Community School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.