Yarra Road Primary School
Yarra Road Primary School is a government primary school in Croydon North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1060, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Croydon North VIC 3136. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Yarra Road Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Yarra Road Primary School ranks 545th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Croydon Hills Primary School, a government primary school 1.2 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 Road Primary School scores 1060, above average.
School zone
Yarra Road 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 Croydon North
Yarra Road Primary School is located in Croydon North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $2,156/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 8,092.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Croydon North suburb profileSchools near Yarra Road Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Yarra Road Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.2 km | 1095 | 35 higher | 737 |
| Luther CollegeIndependent Secondary · Croydon Hills | 1.9 km | 1127 | 67 higher | 1,219 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Croydon Hills | 1.9 km | 1147 | 87 higher | 658 |
| Yarra Valley GrammarIndependent Combined · Ringwood | 2.3 km | 1155 | 95 higher | 1,899 |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Warranwood | 2.4 km | 1097 | 37 higher | 470 |
| Warranwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warranwood | 2.4 km | 1089 | 29 higher | 375 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarra Road Primary School a government school?
Yes, Yarra Road Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Yarra Road Primary School offer?
Yarra Road Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Yarra Road Primary School's ICSEA score?
Yarra Road Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1060, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Yarra Road Primary School?
Yarra Road Primary School has 244 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Yarra Road Primary School?
The nearest schools to Yarra Road Primary School are Croydon Hills Primary School (1.2 km), Luther College (1.9 km), Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School (1.9 km).
Where is Yarra Road Primary School located?
Yarra Road Primary School is located in Croydon North, VIC 3136. Visit the school website at http://www.yarrardps.vic.edu.au.