Footscray City Primary School vs Yarraville West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Footscray City Primary School
Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 1125
Yarraville West Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
651 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Footscray City Primary School Footscray VIC | Yarraville West Primary School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 1,290 | #182 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 4,908 | #347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 651 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 235 | 321 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Footscray 3011 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fcps.vic.edu.au | www.ywps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarraville West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 76.5).
- •Yarraville West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Footscray City Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Yarraville West Primary School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 455.
- •Footscray City Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 Footscray City Primary School better than Yarraville West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yarraville West Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.5 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 Footscray City Primary School and Yarraville West Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Footscray and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Footscray City Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraville West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Footscray City Primary School and Yarraville West Primary School rank in VIC?
Footscray City Primary School is 217th of 1,290 and Yarraville West Primary School is 182nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.