St Gerard's School vs Yarraman Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gerard's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1049
Yarraman Oaks Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
214 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | St Gerard's School Dandenong North VIC | Yarraman Oaks Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 1,290 | #1033 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1576 of 4,908 | #3247 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 125 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 67 | 98 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sgdandenongnth.catholic.edu.au | www.yarramanoaksps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 42.6).
- •St Gerard's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gerard's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.4).
- •Yarraman Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 125.
- •Yarraman Oaks Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -6%).
- •St Gerard's School is a catholic school while Yarraman Oaks Primary 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 Gerard's School better than Yarraman Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 42.6 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 St Gerard's School and Yarraman Oaks Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gerard's School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarraman Oaks Primary School has 11.4.
How do St Gerard's School and Yarraman Oaks Primary School rank in VIC?
St Gerard's School is 562nd of 1,290 and Yarraman Oaks Primary School is 1033rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.