Northern College of the Arts and Technology vs Yarra Me School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 442 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston · Government high school · 10-12
367 students · ICSEA 1060
Yarra Me School
Preston · Government special
| Measure | Northern College of the Arts and Technology Preston VIC | Yarra Me School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #134 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 10-12 | – |
| Students | 367 | – |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 174 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | – |
| Indigenous students | 1% | – |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ncat.vic.edu.au | www.yarrame.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
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 Northern College of the Arts and Technology better than Yarra Me 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 Northern College of the Arts and Technology and Yarra Me School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Northern College of the Arts and Technology and Yarra Me School rank in VIC?
Northern College of the Arts and Technology is 61st of 348 and Yarra Me School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.