Altona College vs Lorne P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 105 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
Lorne P-12 College
Lorne · Government combined · Prep-12
167 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Lorne P-12 College Lorne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #138 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #529 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 796 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 78 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Lorne 3232 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.lornep12.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Altona College scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 56.3).
- •Altona College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lorne P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.5).
- •Altona College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 167.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs -8%).
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 Lorne P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Altona College ranks higher (61.4 vs 56.3 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 Lorne P-12 College?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Altona and Lorne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lorne P-12 College has 7.3.
How do Altona College and Lorne P-12 College rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Lorne P-12 College is 138th of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.