Albion Primary School vs Sunshine Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion Primary School
Albion · Government primary · Prep-6
189 students · ICSEA 1031
Sunshine Heights Primary School
Sunshine · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Albion Primary School Albion VIC | Sunshine Heights Primary School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #584 of 1,290 | #573 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1641 of 4,908 | #1613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 189 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 100 | 177 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Albion 3020 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.albionps.vic.edu.au | www.sunshineheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.0 vs 63.4).
- •Albion Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Heights Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 189.
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 Primary School better than Sunshine Heights Primary 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 Primary School and Sunshine Heights Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albion and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Heights Primary School has 13.7.
How do Albion Primary School and Sunshine Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Albion Primary School is 584th of 1,290 and Sunshine Heights Primary School is 573rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.