Little Yarra Steiner School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
St Joseph's School
Yarra Junction · Catholic primary · Prep-6
87 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Little Yarra Steiner School Yarra Junction VIC | St Joseph's School Yarra Junction VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 239 | #1013 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #394 of 1,259 | #3190 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 135 | 38 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 6 |
| 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% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Yarra Junction 3797 | Yarra Junction 3797 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lyss.vic.edu.au | www.sjyarrajunction.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Little Yarra Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 43.4).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 87.
- •Little Yarra Steiner School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -28%).
- •Little Yarra Steiner School is a independent school while St Joseph's School is a catholic 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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Little Yarra Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 43.4 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 St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Yarra Junction and Yarra Junction in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Little Yarra Steiner School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.5.
How do Little Yarra Steiner School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Little Yarra Steiner School is 112th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 1013th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.