Chatham Primary School vs Mont Albert Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1147
Mont Albert Primary School
Mont Albert · Government primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Chatham Primary School Surrey Hills VIC | Mont Albert Primary School Mont Albert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 1,290 | #223 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #646 of 4,908 | #448 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 241 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 300 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Surrey Hills 3127 | Mont Albert 3127 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chathamps.vic.edu.au | www.maps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mont Albert Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 73.8).
- •Mont Albert Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mont Albert Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 241.
- •Mont Albert Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -29%).
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 Chatham Primary School better than Mont Albert Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mont Albert Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.8 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 Chatham Primary School and Mont Albert Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Surrey Hills and Mont Albert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatham Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mont Albert Primary School has 15.2.
How do Chatham Primary School and Mont Albert Primary School rank in VIC?
Chatham Primary School is 293rd of 1,290 and Mont Albert Primary School is 223rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.