Albany Rise Primary School vs Wellington Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 722 m 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
Wellington Secondary College
Mulgrave · Government high school · 7-12
1,643 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Albany Rise Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Wellington Secondary College Mulgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #807 of 1,290 | #228 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2429 of 4,908 | #790 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 207 | 1,643 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 105 | 722 / 921 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 256 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 278 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 126.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 35.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Mulgrave 3170 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanyrise-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wellingtonsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albany Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 47.5).
- •Albany Rise Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wellington Secondary College is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 207.
- •Wellington Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Wellington Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Albany Rise Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 47.5 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 Wellington Secondary College?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Mulgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Rise Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Albany Rise Primary School and Wellington Secondary College rank in VIC?
Albany Rise Primary School is 807th of 1,290 and Wellington Secondary College is 228th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.