Albany Rise Primary School vs Waverley Meadows 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.
Albany Rise Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1017
Waverley Meadows Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Albany Rise Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Waverley Meadows Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #807 of 1,290 | #485 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2429 of 4,908 | #1307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 207 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 34 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.waverleymeadowsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waverley Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 53.7).
- •Waverley Meadows Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Rise Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 94.
- •Albany Rise Primary School has grown faster over five years (-26% vs -43%).
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 Waverley Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Waverley Meadows Primary School ranks higher (66.8 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 Waverley Meadows Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Rise Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Meadows Primary School has 13.0.
How do Albany Rise Primary School and Waverley Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Albany Rise Primary School is 807th of 1,290 and Waverley Meadows Primary School is 485th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.