St Augustine's School vs Yarraville Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 746 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's School
Yarraville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 1125
Yarraville Special Developmental School
Yarraville · Government special · U
100 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | St Augustine's School Yarraville VIC | Yarraville Special Developmental School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #122 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 163 | 100 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 91 | 27 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Yarraville 3013 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sayarraville.catholic.edu.au | www.yarravillesds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarraville Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 12.7).
- •St Augustine's School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 100.
- •Yarraville Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (64% vs 4%).
- •St Augustine's School is a catholic school while Yarraville Special Developmental 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 St Augustine's School better than Yarraville Special Developmental 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 St Augustine's School and Yarraville Special Developmental School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Yarraville and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraville Special Developmental School has 4.3.
How do St Augustine's School and Yarraville Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 76th of 1,290 and Yarraville Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.