Lalor North Primary School vs Yarra Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lalor North Primary School
Lalor · Government primary · Prep-6
330 students · ICSEA 998
Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Lalor North Primary School Lalor VIC | Yarra Glen Primary School Yarra Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #876 of 1,290 | #945 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2691 of 4,908 | #2938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 330 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 179 | 58 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lalor 3075 | Yarra Glen 3775 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lalornorthps.vic.edu.au | www.ygps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lalor North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 46.8).
- •Yarra Glen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.7).
- •Lalor North Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 117.
- •Lalor North Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -32%).
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 Lalor North Primary School better than Yarra Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lalor North Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 46.8 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 Lalor North Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Lalor and Yarra Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lalor North Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Glen Primary School has 9.1.
How do Lalor North Primary School and Yarra Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Lalor North Primary School is 876th of 1,290 and Yarra Glen Primary School is 945th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.