Altona Green Primary School vs Altona Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Green Primary School
Altona Meadows · Government primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1051
Altona Meadows Primary School
Altona Meadows · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Altona Green Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 1,290 | #893 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 4,908 | #2749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 418 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 216 | 114 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Altona Meadows 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonagreen.vic.edu.au/ | www.amps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Altona Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 49.2).
- •Altona Green Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Altona Green Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 235.
- •Altona Green Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -36%).
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 Green Primary School better than Altona Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Altona Green Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 49.2 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 Green Primary School and Altona Meadows Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Altona Meadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Green Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Altona Meadows Primary School has 11.3.
How do Altona Green Primary School and Altona Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona Green Primary School is 473rd of 1,290 and Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.