Preston High School vs Yarra Me 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.
Preston High School
Preston · Government high school · 7-12
1,275 students · ICSEA 1104
Yarra Me School
Preston · Government special
| Measure | Preston High School Preston VIC | Yarra Me School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #47 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | – |
| Students | 1,275 | – |
| Girls / boys | 631 / 644 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 274 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +321% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.4 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | – |
| Indigenous students | 3% | – |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.phs.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 Preston High School 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 Preston High School and Yarra Me School?
About 1.3 km 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 Preston High School and Yarra Me School rank in VIC?
Preston High School is 23rd of 348 and Yarra Me School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.