Altona Meadows Primary School vs Queen of Peace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Queen of Peace Primary School
Altona Meadows · Catholic primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Queen of Peace Primary School Altona Meadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | #452 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | #1166 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 485 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 236 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Altona Meadows 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amps.vic.edu.au | www.qopaltonameadows.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Peace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 49.2).
- •Queen of Peace Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Queen of Peace Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 235.
- •Queen of Peace Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -36%).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School is a government school while Queen of Peace 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 Meadows Primary School better than Queen of Peace Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queen of Peace Primary School ranks higher (68.4 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 Queen of Peace Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Altona Meadows and Altona Meadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Meadows Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Peace Primary School has 13.0.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and Queen of Peace Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and Queen of Peace Primary School is 452nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.