Melbourne Girls College vs Yarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
1,531 students · ICSEA 1142
Yarra Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC | Yarra Primary School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 348 | #111 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #71 of 1,472 | #200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,531 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 1,531 / 0 | 132 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 12.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.7 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mgc.vic.edu.au | www.yarraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.7 vs 79.8).
- •Melbourne Girls College has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 249.
- •Melbourne Girls College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -6%).
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 Melbourne Girls College better than Yarra Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melbourne Girls College and Yarra Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melbourne Girls College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Primary School has 14.1.
How do Melbourne Girls College and Yarra Primary School rank in VIC?
Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 and Yarra Primary School is 111th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.