Albanvale Primary School vs St Albans North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 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
St Albans North Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Albanvale Primary School Albanvale VIC | St Albans North Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1089 of 1,290 | #1214 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3486 of 4,908 | #4047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 171 | 79 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Albanvale 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albanvaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stalbansnth.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albanvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 31.1).
- •St Albans North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Albanvale Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 164.
- •Albanvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -30%).
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 St Albans North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Albanvale Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 31.1 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 St Albans North Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Albanvale and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albanvale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans North Primary School has 9.6.
How do Albanvale Primary School and St Albans North Primary School rank in VIC?
Albanvale Primary School is 1089th of 1,290 and St Albans North Primary School is 1214th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.