Altona Meadows Primary School vs Buln Buln Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 105 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Meadows Primary School
Altona Meadows · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 1000
Buln Buln Primary School
Buln Buln · Government primary · Prep-6
143 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | #978 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | #3065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 56 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Buln Buln 3821 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.amps.vic.edu.au | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Altona Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 45.2).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 143.
- •Buln Buln Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Meadows Primary School better than Buln Buln Primary School?
On the Success Index, Altona Meadows Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.2 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 Meadows Primary School and Buln Buln Primary School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Buln Buln in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Meadows Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Buln Buln Primary School has 12.8.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and Buln Buln Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.