Altona North Primary School vs Emmanuel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 850 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona North Primary School
Altona North · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 994
Emmanuel College
Altona North · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,533 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Altona North Primary School Altona North VIC | Emmanuel College Altona North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #839 of 1,290 | #54 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2562 of 4,908 | #125 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 217 | 2,533 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 127 | 825 / 1,708 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 447 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 385 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 206.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 99.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona North 3025 | Altona North 3025 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonanorthps.vic.edu.au | www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 51.9).
- •Emmanuel College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Emmanuel College is the larger school with 2,533 students compared with 217.
- •Emmanuel College has grown faster over five years (22% vs 5%).
- •Altona North Primary School is a government school while Emmanuel 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 North Primary School better than Emmanuel College?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel College ranks higher (76.5 vs 51.9 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 North Primary School and Emmanuel College?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Altona North and Altona North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona North Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel College has 12.3.
How do Altona North Primary School and Emmanuel College rank in VIC?
Altona North Primary School is 839th of 1,290 and Emmanuel College is 54th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.