Yeshivah College vs Yesodei HaTorah College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Yeshivah College
St Kilda East · Independent combined · Prep-12
362 students · ICSEA 1073
Yesodei HaTorah College
Elwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Yeshivah College St Kilda East VIC | Yesodei HaTorah College Elwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 239 | #73 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #476 of 1,259 | #224 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 362 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 362 | 17 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda East 3183 | Elwood 3184 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ybr.vic.edu.au | bettereducation.com.au/IndependentSchoolView0.aspx?Name=Yesodei%20Hatorah%20College,3184 |
The verdict
- •Yesodei HaTorah College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 59.1).
- •Yesodei HaTorah College has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yesodei HaTorah College has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.0).
- •Yeshivah College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 149.
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 Yeshivah College better than Yesodei HaTorah College?
On the Success Index, Yesodei HaTorah College ranks higher (72.1 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 Yeshivah College and Yesodei HaTorah College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between St Kilda East and Elwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Yeshivah College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yesodei HaTorah College has 7.3.
How do Yeshivah College and Yesodei HaTorah College rank in VIC?
Yeshivah College is 131st of 239 and Yesodei HaTorah College is 73rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.