Altona Green Primary School vs Homestead Senior Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.5 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
Homestead Senior Secondary College
Point Cook · Government high school · 10-12
531 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Altona Green Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Homestead Senior Secondary College Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 1,290 | #52 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 4,908 | #122 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 418 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 216 | 259 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +256% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonagreen.vic.edu.au/ | www.homesteadssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 67.1).
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 531 students compared with 418.
- •Homestead Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (256% vs 9%).
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 Homestead Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Homestead Senior Secondary College ranks higher (76.6 vs 67.1 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 Homestead Senior Secondary College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Point Cook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Green Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Homestead Senior Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Altona Green Primary School and Homestead Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
Altona Green Primary School is 473rd of 1,290 and Homestead Senior Secondary College is 52nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.