Albion North Primary School vs Jackson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Jackson School
St Albans · Government special · U
322 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Albion North Primary School Sunshine North VIC | Jackson School St Albans 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 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 100 | 79 / 243 |
| 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% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 73.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sunshine North 3020 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albionnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.jacksons.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jackson School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jackson School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.2).
- •Jackson School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 184.
- •Jackson School has grown faster over five years (24% 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 Jackson 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 Jackson School?
About 1.1 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 Jackson School has 6.0.
How do Albion North Primary School and Jackson School rank in VIC?
Albion North Primary School is 1099th of 1,290 and Jackson School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.