Boolarra Primary School vs St Albans East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 146 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boolarra Primary School
Boolarra · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 951
St Albans East Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
354 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Boolarra Primary School Boolarra VIC | St Albans East Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1154 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3720 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 354 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 176 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 31.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Boolarra 3870 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.boolarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.saeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Albans East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 30.1).
- •Boolarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 11.1).
- •St Albans East Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 28.
- •St Albans East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -47%).
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 Boolarra Primary School better than St Albans East Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Albans East Primary School ranks higher (35.8 vs 30.1 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 Boolarra Primary School and St Albans East Primary School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Boolarra and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boolarra Primary School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans East Primary School has 11.1.
How do Boolarra Primary School and St Albans East Primary School rank in VIC?
Boolarra Primary School is unranked and St Albans East Primary School is 1154th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.