Laa Yulta Primary School vs Riddells Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laa Yulta Primary School
Mambourin · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1040
Riddells Creek Primary School
Riddells Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Laa Yulta Primary School Mambourin VIC | Riddells Creek Primary School Riddells Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #650 of 1,290 | #739 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1911 of 4,908 | #2205 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 199 | 152 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mambourin 3024 | Riddells Creek 3431 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | laayultaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rcps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Laa Yulta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 56.6).
- •Riddells Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Laa Yulta Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 285.
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 Laa Yulta Primary School better than Riddells Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Laa Yulta Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.6 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 Laa Yulta Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Mambourin and Riddells Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laa Yulta Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riddells Creek Primary School has 13.4.
How do Laa Yulta Primary School and Riddells Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Laa Yulta Primary School is 650th of 1,290 and Riddells Creek Primary School is 739th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.