St Joseph's School vs Yarragon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School
Trafalgar · Catholic primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1007
Yarragon Primary School
Yarragon · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | St Joseph's School Trafalgar VIC | Yarragon Primary School Yarragon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #973 of 1,290 | #953 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3039 of 4,908 | #2964 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 54 | 95 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Trafalgar 3824 | Yarragon 3823 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.trafalgar.catholic.edu.au | yps.ozgenie.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.6 vs 46.4).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarragon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Yarragon Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 103.
- •Yarragon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -10%).
- •St Joseph's School is a catholic school while Yarragon 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 Joseph's School better than Yarragon Primary 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 Joseph's School and Yarragon Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Trafalgar and Yarragon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarragon Primary School has 12.0.
How do St Joseph's School and Yarragon Primary School rank in VIC?
St Joseph's School is 973rd of 1,290 and Yarragon Primary School is 953rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.