South Yarra Primary School
South Yarra Primary School is a government primary school in South Yarra, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1152, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 435 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 60% of students have a language background other than English.
South Yarra VIC 3141. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How South Yarra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, South Yarra Primary School ranks 74th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 37 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Christ Church Grammar School, an independent primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. South Yarra Primary School scores 1152, well above average.
School zone
South Yarra Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About South Yarra
South Yarra Primary School is located in South Yarra, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,063/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 25,028.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
South Yarra suburb profileSchools near South Yarra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Yarra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Primary · South Yarra | 0.3 km | 1213 | 61 higher | 287 |
| Melbourne Girls GrammarIndependent Combined · South Yarra | 0.7 km | 1181 | 29 higher | 1,046 |
| Wesley CollegeIndependent Combined · Melbourne | 0.9 km | 1172 | 20 higher | 3,181 |
| Melbourne High SchoolGovernment Secondary · South Yarra | 1.0 km | 1195 | 43 higher | 1,402 |
| Centre for Higher Education StudiesGovernment Secondary · South Yarra | 1.1 km | 1079 | 73 lower | 468 |
| Melbourne Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Melbourne | 1.2 km | 1177 | 25 higher | 1,905 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Yarra Primary School a government school?
Yes, South Yarra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Yarra Primary School offer?
South Yarra Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is South Yarra Primary School's ICSEA score?
South Yarra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1152, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Yarra Primary School?
South Yarra Primary School has 435 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Yarra Primary School?
The nearest schools to South Yarra Primary School are Christ Church Grammar School (0.3 km), Melbourne Girls Grammar (0.7 km), Wesley College (0.9 km).
Where is South Yarra Primary School located?
South Yarra Primary School is located in South Yarra, VIC 3141. Visit the school website at http://www.southyarraps.vic.edu.au/.