St Patrick's School vs Yarrunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School
Wangaratta · Catholic primary · Prep-6
227 students · ICSEA 1045
Yarrunga Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | St Patrick's School Wangaratta VIC | Yarrunga Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #600 of 1,290 | #1240 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1715 of 4,908 | #4221 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 227 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 98 | 65 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.spwangaratta.catholic.edu.au | www.yarrungaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 28.8).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yarrunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.8).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 130.
- •St Patrick's School is a catholic school while Yarrunga 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 Patrick's School better than Yarrunga Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (62.3 vs 28.8 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 St Patrick's School and Yarrunga Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrunga Primary School has 9.7.
How do St Patrick's School and Yarrunga Primary School rank in VIC?
St Patrick's School is 600th of 1,290 and Yarrunga Primary School is 1240th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.