Alberton Primary School vs Mount Carmel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Primary School
Queenstown · Government primary · R-6
262 students · ICSEA 1002
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater · Catholic combined · R-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Alberton Primary School Queenstown SA | Mount Carmel College Rosewater SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #155 of 348 | #62 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #2275 of 4,908 | #750 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 262 | 1,204 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 146 | 557 / 647 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +105% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Queenstown 5014 | Rosewater 5013 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albertonps.sa.edu.au | www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alberton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.6 vs 45.6).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alberton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 262.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (105% vs -5%).
- •Alberton Primary School is a government school while Mount Carmel College is a catholic 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 Alberton Primary School better than Mount Carmel College?
On the Success Index, Alberton Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 45.6 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 Alberton Primary School and Mount Carmel College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Queenstown and Rosewater in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alberton Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel College has 14.4.
How do Alberton Primary School and Mount Carmel College rank in SA?
Alberton Primary School is 155th of 348 and Mount Carmel College is 62nd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.