Sassafras Primary School vs Streeton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
Streeton Primary School
Yallambie · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC | Streeton Primary School Yallambie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #536 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1484 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 29 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 18 | 60 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sassafras 3787 | Yallambie 3085 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au | www.streetonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Streeton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 62.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.7).
- •Streeton Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 29.
- •Streeton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -51%).
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 Sassafras Primary School better than Streeton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Streeton Primary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 62.7 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 Sassafras Primary School and Streeton Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Sassafras and Yallambie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sassafras Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Streeton Primary School has 12.7.
How do Sassafras Primary School and Streeton Primary School rank in VIC?
Sassafras Primary School is unranked and Streeton Primary School is 536th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.