Our Lady's School vs Yarrunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 357 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 956
Yarrunga Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Our Lady's School Wangaratta VIC | Yarrunga Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1240 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4221 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 32 | 65 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au | www.yarrungaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 28.8).
- •Our Lady's School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady's School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.7).
- •Yarrunga Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 75.
- •Yarrunga Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -36%).
- •Our Lady's School is a catholic school while Yarrunga Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady's School better than Yarrunga Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady's School ranks higher (33.7 vs 28.8 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 Our Lady's School and Yarrunga Primary School?
About 357 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady's School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrunga Primary School has 9.7.
How do Our Lady's School and Yarrunga Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady's School is unranked and Yarrunga Primary School is 1240th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.