MacRobertson Girls High School vs South Yarra Primary 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.
MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne · Government high school · 9-12
1,195 students · ICSEA 1186
South Yarra Primary School
South Yarra · Government primary · Prep-6
435 students · ICSEA 1152
| Measure | MacRobertson Girls High School Melbourne VIC | South Yarra Primary School South Yarra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 348 | #116 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #32 of 1,472 | #210 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,195 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 1,195 / 0 | 223 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 299 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 37 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 34.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1186 | 1152 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.5 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Melbourne 3004 | South Yarra 3141 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macrob.vic.edu.au | www.southyarraps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •MacRobertson Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (83.6 vs 79.6).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1186 vs 1152), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •MacRobertson Girls High School is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 435.
- •MacRobertson Girls High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 3%).
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 MacRobertson Girls High School better than South Yarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, MacRobertson Girls High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.6 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 MacRobertson Girls High School and South Yarra Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and South Yarra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacRobertson Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Yarra Primary School has 14.0.
How do MacRobertson Girls High School and South Yarra Primary School rank in VIC?
MacRobertson Girls High School is 16th of 348 and South Yarra Primary School is 116th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.