Altona College vs Altona Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 839 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona College
Altona · Government combined · Prep-12
796 students · ICSEA 1044
Altona Primary School
Altona · Government primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Altona Primary School Altona VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #311 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #692 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 796 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 258 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.2% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Altona 3018 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.altonaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Altona Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 61.4).
- •Altona Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •Altona College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 512.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -16%).
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 Altona College better than Altona Primary School?
On the Success Index, Altona Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 61.4 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 Altona College and Altona Primary School?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Altona and Altona in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Altona Primary School has 14.8.
How do Altona College and Altona Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Altona Primary School is 311th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.