Altona College vs Queen of Peace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 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
Queen of Peace Primary School
Altona Meadows · Catholic primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Altona College Altona VIC | Queen of Peace Primary School Altona Meadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 239 | #452 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,259 | #1166 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 796 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 426 | 236 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 61 |
| 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% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.3 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Altona Meadows 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au | www.qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Peace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 61.4).
- •Queen of Peace Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Altona College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 485.
- •Altona College has grown faster over five years (65% vs 2%).
- •Altona College is a government school while Queen of Peace Primary School is a catholic 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 Altona College better than Queen of Peace Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queen of Peace Primary School ranks higher (68.4 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 Queen of Peace Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Altona and Altona Meadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Peace Primary School has 13.0.
How do Altona College and Queen of Peace Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona College is 124th of 239 and Queen of Peace Primary School is 452nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.