Albert Park College vs Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Park College
Albert Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,657 students · ICSEA 1127
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
South Melbourne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Albert Park College Albert Park VIC | Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 348 | #58 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #46 of 1,472 | #90 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,657 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 818 / 839 | 191 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | – | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 279 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 253 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.0 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Albert Park 3206 | South Melbourne 3205 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albertparkcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 81.8).
- •Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Albert Park College is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 369.
- •Albert Park College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
- •Albert Park College is a government school while Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Albert Park College better than Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 81.8 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 Albert Park College and Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albert Park and South Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert Park College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Albert Park College and Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Albert Park College is 22nd of 348 and Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.