Albany Rise Primary School vs Buchan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 269 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Rise Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1017
Buchan Primary School
Buchan · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Albany Rise Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Buchan Primary School Buchan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #807 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2429 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 207 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 9 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Buchan 3885 |
| Council area | Monash | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.buchanps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buchan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 53.7).
- •Buchan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.7).
- •Albany Rise Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 23.
- •Buchan Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -26%).
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 Albany Rise Primary School better than Buchan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Buchan Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 53.7 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 Albany Rise Primary School and Buchan Primary School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Buchan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Rise Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Buchan Primary School has 7.9.
How do Albany Rise Primary School and Buchan Primary School rank in VIC?
Albany Rise Primary School is 807th of 1,290 and Buchan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.