Lyndale Greens Primary School vs Yarraman Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Greens Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 974
Yarraman Oaks Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
214 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Lyndale Greens Primary School Dandenong North VIC | Yarraman Oaks Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1054 of 1,290 | #1033 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3336 of 4,908 | #3247 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 446 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 236 | 98 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lyndalegreensps.vic.edu.au/ | www.yarramanoaksps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Yarraman Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.6 vs 41.3).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarraman Oaks Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Lyndale Greens Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 214.
- •Yarraman Oaks Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -24%).
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 Lyndale Greens Primary School better than Yarraman Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yarraman Oaks Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 41.3 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 Lyndale Greens Primary School and Yarraman Oaks Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lyndale Greens Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraman Oaks Primary School has 11.4.
How do Lyndale Greens Primary School and Yarraman Oaks Primary School rank in VIC?
Lyndale Greens Primary School is 1054th of 1,290 and Yarraman Oaks Primary School is 1033rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.