Little Yarra Steiner School vs Millwarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Little Yarra Steiner School
Yarra Junction · Independent combined · Prep-12
278 students · ICSEA 1067
Millwarra Primary School
Millgrove · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Little Yarra Steiner School Yarra Junction VIC | Millwarra Primary School Millgrove VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #394 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 135 | 12 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 3 |
| 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 | +7% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 17% |
| Suburb | Yarra Junction 3797 | Millgrove 3799 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lyss.vic.edu.au | www.millwarraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Little Yarra Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 25.9).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Millwarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 9.6).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 47.
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -47%).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is a independent school while Millwarra Primary School is a government 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 Little Yarra Steiner School better than Millwarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Little Yarra Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 25.9 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 Little Yarra Steiner School and Millwarra Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Yarra Junction and Millgrove in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Little Yarra Steiner School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millwarra Primary School has 6.5.
How do Little Yarra Steiner School and Millwarra Primary School rank in VIC?
Little Yarra Steiner School is 112th of 239 and Millwarra Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.