Altona Meadows Primary School vs Mount St Joseph Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 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
Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Altona · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,216 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Mount St Joseph Girls' College Altona VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | #72 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | #169 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 235 | 1,216 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 1,216 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 89.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 43.5 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Altona 3018 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amps.vic.edu.au | www.msj.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 49.2).
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 235.
- •Mount St Joseph Girls' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -36%).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School is a government school while Mount St Joseph Girls' College 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 Meadows Primary School better than Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
On the Success Index, Mount St Joseph Girls' College ranks higher (75.1 vs 49.2 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 Mount St Joseph Girls' College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Altona in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Meadows Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Joseph Girls' College has 13.6.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and Mount St Joseph Girls' College rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and Mount St Joseph Girls' College is 72nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.