Altona Primary School vs Ferny Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Primary School
Altona · Government primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 1111
Ferny Creek Primary School
Ferny Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Altona Primary School Altona VIC | Ferny Creek Primary School Ferny Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 1,290 | #333 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 4,908 | #759 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 512 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 254 | 49 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Ferny Creek 3786 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonaps.vic.edu.au | www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.4 vs 72.8).
- •Altona Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 127.
- •Altona Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -30%).
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 Primary School better than Ferny Creek Primary 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 Primary School and Ferny Creek Primary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Altona and Ferny Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ferny Creek Primary School has 14.8.
How do Altona Primary School and Ferny Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Altona Primary School is 311th of 1,290 and Ferny Creek Primary School is 333rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.