St Kilda Primary School vs Yeshivah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Kilda Primary School
St Kilda · Government primary · Prep-6
437 students · ICSEA 1126
Yeshivah College
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
362 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | St Kilda Primary School St Kilda VIC | Yeshivah College St Kilda East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 1,290 | #131 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #687 of 4,908 | #476 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 437 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 199 | 0 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 19.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1126 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 54.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | St Kilda East 3183 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stkildaps.vic.edu.au | www.ybr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kilda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 59.1).
- •St Kilda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeshivah College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •St Kilda Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 362.
- •St Kilda Primary School is a government school while Yeshivah College is an independent 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 Kilda Primary School better than Yeshivah College?
On the Success Index, St Kilda Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 59.1 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 Kilda Primary School and Yeshivah College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Kilda and St Kilda East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kilda Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeshivah College has 9.0.
How do St Kilda Primary School and Yeshivah College rank in VIC?
St Kilda Primary School is 307th of 1,290 and Yeshivah College is 131st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.