Albert Park College vs Montague School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Montague School
South Melbourne · Government special · U
16 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Albert Park College Albert Park VIC | Montague School South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #46 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,657 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 818 / 839 | 3 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.0 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 56.9 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| 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.montague.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albert Park College has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park College is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 16.
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 Montague School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Albert Park College and Montague School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albert Park and South Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Albert Park College and Montague School rank in VIC?
Albert Park College is 22nd of 348 and Montague School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.