Jackson School vs University Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 987 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson School
St Albans · Government special · U
322 students · ICSEA 969
University Park Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
229 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Jackson School St Albans VIC | University Park Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #916 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2835 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 322 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 243 | 114 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.7 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jacksons.vic.edu.au/ | www.universityparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •University Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jackson School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.0).
- •Jackson School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 229.
- •Jackson School has grown faster over five years (24% 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 Jackson School better than University Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jackson School and University Park Primary School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jackson School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and University Park Primary School has 13.0.
How do Jackson School and University Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Jackson School is unranked and University Park Primary School is 916th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.