Altona Green Primary School vs St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Point Cook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Altona Green Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School Point Cook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 1,290 | #385 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 4,908 | #944 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 418 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 216 | 178 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Point Cook 3030 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonagreen.vic.edu.au/ | www.smocptcook.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 67.1).
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Altona Green Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 318.
- •Altona Green Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Altona Green Primary School is a government school while St Mary of the Cross Catholic 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 Green Primary School better than St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.9 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 St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
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 St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Altona Green Primary School and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona Green Primary School is 473rd of 1,290 and St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 385th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.