Albert Park Primary School vs Montague School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Park Primary School
Albert Park · Government primary · Prep-6
430 students · ICSEA 1156
Montague School
South Melbourne · Government special · U
16 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Albert Park Primary School Albert Park VIC | Montague School South Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #324 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 430 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 211 | 3 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 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.albertparkps.vic.edu.au | www.montague.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albert Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albert Park Primary School is the larger school with 430 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 Primary School 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 Primary School and Montague School?
About 1.3 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 Primary School and Montague School rank in VIC?
Albert Park Primary School is 170th of 1,290 and Montague School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.