Spotswood Primary School vs Yarraville West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spotswood Primary School
Spotswood · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1117
Yarraville West Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
651 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Spotswood Primary School Spotswood VIC | Yarraville West Primary School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 1,290 | #182 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 4,908 | #347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 651 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 160 | 321 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Spotswood 3015 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spotswoodps.vic.edu.au | www.ywps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spotswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 77.8).
- •Yarraville West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarraville West Primary School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 289.
- •Spotswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
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 Spotswood Primary School better than Yarraville West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spotswood Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 77.8 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 Spotswood Primary School and Yarraville West Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Spotswood and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spotswood Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraville West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Spotswood Primary School and Yarraville West Primary School rank in VIC?
Spotswood Primary School is 123rd of 1,290 and Yarraville West Primary School is 182nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.