Altona Meadows Primary School vs St Martin de Porres School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
St Martin de Porres School
Laverton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | St Martin de Porres School Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | #215 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | #430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 134 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona Meadows 3028 | Laverton 3028 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amps.vic.edu.au | www.smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin de Porres School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 49.2).
- •St Martin de Porres School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin de Porres School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 235.
- •St Martin de Porres School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -36%).
- •Altona Meadows Primary School is a government school while St Martin de Porres 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 St Martin de Porres School?
On the Success Index, St Martin de Porres School ranks higher (76.6 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 St Martin de Porres School?
About 1.6 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 St Martin de Porres School has 11.8.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and St Martin de Porres School rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and St Martin de Porres School is 215th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.