Albion North Primary School vs Furlong Park School For Deaf Children
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 314 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion North Primary School
Sunshine North · Government primary · Prep-6
184 students · ICSEA 967
Furlong Park School For Deaf Children
Sunshine North · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Albion North Primary School Sunshine North VIC | Furlong Park School For Deaf Children Sunshine North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1099 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3525 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 184 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 100 | 32 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine North 3020 | Sunshine North 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albionnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.furlongpark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Furlong Park School For Deaf Children has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Furlong Park School For Deaf Children has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 11.2).
- •Albion North Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 67.
- •Furlong Park School For Deaf Children has grown faster over five years (6% vs -23%).
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 Albion North Primary School better than Furlong Park School For Deaf Children?
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 Albion North Primary School and Furlong Park School For Deaf Children?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Sunshine North and Sunshine North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion North Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Furlong Park School For Deaf Children has 4.4.
How do Albion North Primary School and Furlong Park School For Deaf Children rank in VIC?
Albion North Primary School is 1099th of 1,290 and Furlong Park School For Deaf Children is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.