Altona Green Primary School vs Saltwater P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.1 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
Saltwater P-9 College
Point Cook · Government combined · Prep-9
2,199 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Altona Green Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Saltwater P-9 College Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 1,290 | #106 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 4,908 | #366 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 418 | 2,199 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 216 | 1,014 / 1,185 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 208 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +132% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 148.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 46.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 62% |
| 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/ | saltwatercollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Altona Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 65.0).
- •Saltwater P-9 College has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saltwater P-9 College is the larger school with 2,199 students compared with 418.
- •Saltwater P-9 College has grown faster over five years (132% 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 Saltwater P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Altona Green Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 65.0 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 Green Primary School and Saltwater P-9 College?
About 3.1 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 Saltwater P-9 College has 14.8.
How do Altona Green Primary School and Saltwater P-9 College rank in VIC?
Altona Green Primary School is 473rd of 1,290 and Saltwater P-9 College is 106th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.