Altona North Primary School vs Newport Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km 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
Newport Gardens Primary School
Newport · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Altona North Primary School Altona North VIC | Newport Gardens Primary School Newport VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #839 of 1,290 | #339 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2562 of 4,908 | #784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 217 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 127 | 258 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Altona North 3025 | Newport 3015 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonanorthps.vic.edu.au | www.newportgardensps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newport Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 51.9).
- •Newport Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Altona North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.2).
- •Newport Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 217.
- •Altona North Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
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 Newport Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newport Gardens Primary School ranks higher (72.6 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 Newport Gardens Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altona North and Newport in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona North Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newport Gardens Primary School has 15.2.
How do Altona North Primary School and Newport Gardens Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona North Primary School is 839th of 1,290 and Newport Gardens Primary School is 339th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.