Altona Meadows Primary School vs Western Autistic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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
Western Autistic School
Laverton · Government special · U
290 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Altona Meadows Primary School Altona Meadows VIC | Western Autistic School Laverton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #893 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2749 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 235 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 121 | 69 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 83.5 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 70% |
| 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.westernautisticschool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Western Autistic School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western Autistic School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 11.3).
- •Western Autistic School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 235.
- •Western Autistic School has grown faster over five years (-27% 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 Western Autistic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altona Meadows Primary School and Western Autistic School?
About 2.0 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 Western Autistic School has 3.8.
How do Altona Meadows Primary School and Western Autistic School rank in VIC?
Altona Meadows Primary School is 893rd of 1,290 and Western Autistic School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.