Alberton Primary School vs Koo Wee Rup Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 113 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alberton Primary School
Alberton · Government primary · Prep-6
100 students · ICSEA 972
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Alberton Primary School Alberton VIC | Koo Wee Rup Primary School Koo Wee Rup VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1023 of 1,290 | #1215 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3217 of 4,908 | #4065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 100 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 46 | 144 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Alberton 3971 | Koo Wee Rup 3981 |
| Council area | Wellington | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.albertonps.vic.edu.au | www.kooweerupps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alberton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 30.7).
- •Alberton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.8).
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 100.
- •Alberton Primary School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -10%).
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 Alberton Primary School better than Koo Wee Rup Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alberton Primary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 30.7 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 Alberton Primary School and Koo Wee Rup Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Alberton and Koo Wee Rup in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alberton Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Koo Wee Rup Primary School has 15.8.
How do Alberton Primary School and Koo Wee Rup Primary School rank in VIC?
Alberton Primary School is 1023rd of 1,290 and Koo Wee Rup Primary School is 1215th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.