Altona Meadows Primary School vs Laverton P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Laverton P-12 College
Laverton · Government combined · Prep-12
678 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Laverton P-12 College Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | #224 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | #1068 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 235 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 328 / 350 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 39.5 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Laverton 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amps.vic.edu.au | www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Altona Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 30.4).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Laverton P-12 College is the larger school with 678 students compared with 235.
- •Laverton P-12 College has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Laverton P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Altona Meadows Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 30.4 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 Laverton P-12 College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Laverton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Meadows Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laverton P-12 College has 11.4.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and Laverton P-12 College rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and Laverton P-12 College is 224th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.