Preston North East Primary School vs Yarra Me School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 883 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Preston North East Primary School
East Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 955
Yarra Me School
Preston · Government special
| Measure | Preston North East Primary School East Preston VIC | Yarra Me School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1122 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3593 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | – |
| Students | 201 | – |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 91 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | – |
| Indigenous students | 11% | – |
| Suburb | East Preston 3072 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pneps.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 North East Primary 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 North East Primary School and Yarra Me School?
About 883 m in a straight line, between East 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 North East Primary School and Yarra Me School rank in VIC?
Preston North East Primary School is 1122nd of 1,290 and Yarra Me School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.