Albany Rise Primary School vs Springvale Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Springvale Rise Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
451 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Albany Rise Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Springvale Rise Primary School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #807 of 1,290 | #1111 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2429 of 4,908 | #3567 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 207 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 221 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Monash | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.springvaleriseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Albany Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 38.1).
- •Albany Rise Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springvale Rise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.7).
- •Springvale Rise Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 207.
- •Springvale Rise Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Springvale Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, Albany Rise Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 38.1 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 Albany Rise Primary School and Springvale Rise Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Rise Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springvale Rise Primary School has 10.1.
How do Albany Rise Primary School and Springvale Rise Primary School rank in VIC?
Albany Rise Primary School is 807th of 1,290 and Springvale Rise Primary School is 1111th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.