Yarra Junction Primary School
Yarra Junction Primary School is a government primary school in Yarra Junction, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 985, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Yarra Junction VIC 3797. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Yarra Junction Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Yarra Junction Primary School ranks 1,167th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cire Community School - Yarra Junction Campus, an independent secondary school 1.3 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. Yarra Junction Primary School scores 985, near average.
School zone
Yarra Junction 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 Yarra Junction
Yarra Junction Primary School is located in Yarra Junction, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,302/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,875.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Yarra Junction suburb profileSchools near Yarra Junction Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Yarra Junction Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Yarra Junction | 2.1 km | 975 | 10 lower | 736 |
| Little Yarra Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Yarra Junction | 2.8 km | 1067 | 82 higher | 278 |
| Caulfield Grammar School - Yarra Junction CampusIndependent Combined · Yarra Junction | 4.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Melbourne High School-Millgrove Outdoor Education CentreGovernment Secondary · Millgrove | 4.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarra Junction Primary School a government school?
Yes, Yarra Junction Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Yarra Junction Primary School offer?
Yarra Junction Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Yarra Junction Primary School's ICSEA score?
Yarra Junction Primary School has an ICSEA score of 985, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Yarra Junction Primary School?
Yarra Junction Primary School has 220 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Yarra Junction Primary School?
The nearest schools to Yarra Junction Primary School are Cire Community School - Yarra Junction Campus (1.3 km), St Joseph's School (1.7 km), Upper Yarra Secondary College (2.1 km).
Where is Yarra Junction Primary School located?
Yarra Junction Primary School is located in Yarra Junction, VIC 3797. Visit the school website at http://www.yjps.vic.edu.au.