Gladysdale Primary School vs Little Yarra Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladysdale Primary School
Gladysdale · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 971
Little Yarra Steiner School
Yarra Junction · Independent combined · Prep-12
278 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Gladysdale Primary School Gladysdale VIC | Little Yarra Steiner School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #112 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #394 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 23 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 13 | 143 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gladysdale 3797 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gladysdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.lyss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Little Yarra Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 38.9).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladysdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 9.6).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 23.
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -48%).
- •Gladysdale Primary School is a government school while Little Yarra Steiner 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 Gladysdale Primary School better than Little Yarra Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Little Yarra Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 38.9 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 Gladysdale Primary School and Little Yarra Steiner School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Gladysdale and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladysdale Primary School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Little Yarra Steiner School has 9.6.
How do Gladysdale Primary School and Little Yarra Steiner School rank in VIC?
Gladysdale Primary School is unranked and Little Yarra Steiner School is 112th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.