Briagolong Primary School vs St Albans Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 200 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briagolong Primary School
Briagolong · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 955
St Albans Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
256 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Briagolong Primary School Briagolong VIC | St Albans Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1175 of 1,290 | #1132 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3832 of 4,908 | #3655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 256 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 41 | 120 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Briagolong 3860 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Wellington | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.briagps.vic.edu.au | www.stalbps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Albans Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 34.1).
- •Briagolong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •St Albans Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 84.
- •Briagolong Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -20%).
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 Briagolong Primary School better than St Albans Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Albans Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 34.1 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 Briagolong Primary School and St Albans Primary School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Briagolong and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briagolong Primary School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans Primary School has 11.4.
How do Briagolong Primary School and St Albans Primary School rank in VIC?
Briagolong Primary School is 1175th of 1,290 and St Albans Primary School is 1132nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.