Holy Eucharist School vs St Albans Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 628 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Eucharist School
St Albans · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 972
St Albans Meadows Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Holy Eucharist School St Albans VIC | St Albans Meadows Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1104 of 1,290 | #968 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3540 of 4,908 | #3027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 548 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 278 | 187 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au | www.samps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 38.4).
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Holy Eucharist School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 425.
- •Holy Eucharist School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
- •Holy Eucharist School is a catholic school while St Albans Meadows Primary School is a government 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 Holy Eucharist School better than St Albans Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Albans Meadows Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 38.4 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 Holy Eucharist School and St Albans Meadows Primary School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Eucharist School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans Meadows Primary School has 12.3.
How do Holy Eucharist School and St Albans Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Eucharist School is 1104th of 1,290 and St Albans Meadows Primary School is 968th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.