Gaayip-Yagila Primary School vs Penders Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gaayip-Yagila Primary School
Mickleham · Government primary · Prep-6
1,014 students · ICSEA 1021
Penders Grove Primary School
Thornbury · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Gaayip-Yagila Primary School Mickleham VIC | Penders Grove Primary School Thornbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #825 of 1,290 | #746 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2510 of 4,908 | #2225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,014 | 160 |
| Girls / boys | 495 / 519 | 74 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 132 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Thornbury 3071 |
| Council area | Hume | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.facebook.com/GaayipYagilaPrimarySchool/ | www.pendersgroveps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Penders Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 52.7).
- •Penders Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 160.
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 Gaayip-Yagila Primary School better than Penders Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Penders Grove Primary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 52.7 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 Gaayip-Yagila Primary School and Penders Grove Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Mickleham and Thornbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gaayip-Yagila Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penders Grove Primary School has 13.6.
How do Gaayip-Yagila Primary School and Penders Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is 825th of 1,290 and Penders Grove Primary School is 746th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.