Altona Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 508 m 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
St Mary's School
Altona · Catholic primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Altona Primary School Altona VIC | St Mary's School Altona VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 1,290 | #588 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #692 of 4,908 | #1662 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 512 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 254 | 138 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Altona 3018 | Altona 3018 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.altonaps.vic.edu.au | www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Altona Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 62.9).
- •Altona Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Altona Primary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 259.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -16%).
- •Altona Primary School is a government school while St Mary's 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 Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Altona Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 62.9 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 Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Altona and Altona in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Altona Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 13.1.
How do Altona Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Altona Primary School is 311th of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 588th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.