All Saints Parish School vs Portland North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Parish School
Portland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1003
Portland North Primary School
Portland North · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | All Saints Parish School Portland VIC | Portland North Primary School Portland North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #941 of 1,290 | #1150 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2927 of 4,908 | #3705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 118 | 58 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 11% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Portland North 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.asportland.catholic.edu.au | www.portlandnorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Saints Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 36.0).
- •All Saints Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Portland North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •All Saints Parish School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 133.
- •All Saints Parish School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -27%).
- •All Saints Parish School is a catholic school while Portland North Primary School is a government 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 All Saints Parish School better than Portland North Primary School?
On the Success Index, All Saints Parish School ranks higher (46.8 vs 36.0 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 All Saints Parish School and Portland North Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Parish School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland North Primary School has 12.3.
How do All Saints Parish School and Portland North Primary School rank in VIC?
All Saints Parish School is 941st of 1,290 and Portland North Primary School is 1150th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.