Altona College vs Apollo Bay P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 142 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona College
Altona · Government combined · Prep-12
796 students · ICSEA 1044
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Apollo Bay · Government combined · Prep-12
340 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Apollo Bay P-12 College Apollo Bay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #125 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #437 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 796 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 167 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Apollo Bay 3233 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Colac Otway |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.apollobayp12.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.4 vs 61.3).
- •Altona College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Apollo Bay P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Altona College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 340.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 17%).
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 Apollo Bay P-12 College?
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 Altona College and Apollo Bay P-12 College?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Altona and Apollo Bay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Apollo Bay P-12 College has 9.4.
How do Altona College and Apollo Bay P-12 College rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Apollo Bay P-12 College is 125th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.