Albion North Primary School vs Holy Eucharist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
Holy Eucharist School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Albion North Primary School Sunshine North VIC | Holy Eucharist School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1099 of 1,290 | #1104 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3525 of 4,908 | #3540 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 184 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 100 | 270 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine North 3020 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albionnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.6 vs 38.4).
- •Holy Eucharist School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
- •Holy Eucharist School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 184.
- •Holy Eucharist School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
- •Albion North Primary School is a government school while Holy Eucharist 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 Albion North Primary School better than Holy Eucharist 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 Albion North Primary School and Holy Eucharist School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunshine North and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion North Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Eucharist School has 14.7.
How do Albion North Primary School and Holy Eucharist School rank in VIC?
Albion North Primary School is 1099th of 1,290 and Holy Eucharist School is 1104th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.