Foster Primary School vs Yarra Junction Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
Yarra Junction Primary School
Yarra Junction · Government primary · Prep-6
220 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Foster Primary School Foster VIC | Yarra Junction Primary School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1073 of 1,290 | #1107 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3404 of 4,908 | #3553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 62 | 120 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au | www.yjps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 38.3).
- •Foster Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
- •Yarra Junction Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 135.
- •Yarra Junction Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -35%).
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 Foster Primary School better than Yarra Junction Primary School?
On the Success Index, Foster Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 38.3 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 Foster Primary School and Yarra Junction Primary School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Foster and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foster Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Junction Primary School has 13.4.
How do Foster Primary School and Yarra Junction Primary School rank in VIC?
Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 and Yarra Junction Primary School is 1107th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.