Trinity Catholic School vs Yarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 151 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Trinity Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1065
Yarra Primary School
Richmond · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Trinity Catholic School Richmond VIC | Yarra Primary School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #284 of 1,290 | #111 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #611 of 4,908 | #200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 213 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 105 | 132 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Richmond 3121 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Yarra | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tcs.catholic.edu.au | www.yarraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.8 vs 74.2).
- •Yarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Yarra Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 213.
- •Trinity Catholic School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
- •Trinity Catholic School is a catholic school while Yarra 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 Trinity Catholic School better than Yarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yarra Primary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 74.2 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 Trinity Catholic School and Yarra Primary School?
About 151 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Trinity Catholic School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Primary School has 14.1.
How do Trinity Catholic School and Yarra Primary School rank in VIC?
Trinity Catholic School is 284th of 1,290 and Yarra Primary School is 111th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.