Albanvale Primary School vs Cairnlea Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albanvale Primary School
Albanvale · Government primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 950
Cairnlea Park Primary School
Cairnlea · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Albanvale Primary School Albanvale VIC | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1089 of 1,290 | #718 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3486 of 4,908 | #2135 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 171 | 380 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 59.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Albanvale 3021 | Cairnlea 3023 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albanvaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 39.1).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albanvale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 313.
- •Albanvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
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 Albanvale Primary School better than Cairnlea Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 39.1 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 Albanvale Primary School and Cairnlea Park Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Albanvale and Cairnlea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albanvale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cairnlea Park Primary School has 13.2.
How do Albanvale Primary School and Cairnlea Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Albanvale Primary School is 1089th of 1,290 and Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.