Altona College vs Bright P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 227 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
Bright P-12 College
Bright · Government combined · Prep-12
514 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Bright P-12 College Bright VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #145 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #547 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 796 | 514 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 250 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 52 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.2% | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 45.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Bright 3741 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Alpine |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.brightp12.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Altona College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 55.0).
- •Bright P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bright P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Altona College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 514.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -10%).
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 Bright P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Altona College ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.0 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 Altona College and Bright P-12 College?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Altona and Bright in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bright P-12 College has 11.3.
How do Altona College and Bright P-12 College rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Bright P-12 College is 145th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.