Mont Albert Primary School vs Our Holy Redeemer School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 838 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mont Albert Primary School
Mont Albert · Government primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1149
Our Holy Redeemer School
Surrey Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Mont Albert Primary School Mont Albert VIC | Our Holy Redeemer School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 1,290 | #9 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #448 of 4,908 | #13 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 605 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 305 | 83 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mont Albert 3127 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maps.vic.edu.au | www.ohrsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Holy Redeemer School scores higher on the Success Index (88.3 vs 76.3).
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Mont Albert Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 198.
- •Our Holy Redeemer School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -2%).
- •Mont Albert Primary School is a government school while Our Holy Redeemer School is a catholic 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 Mont Albert Primary School better than Our Holy Redeemer School?
On the Success Index, Our Holy Redeemer School ranks higher (88.3 vs 76.3 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 Mont Albert Primary School and Our Holy Redeemer School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Mont Albert and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mont Albert Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Holy Redeemer School has 13.7.
How do Mont Albert Primary School and Our Holy Redeemer School rank in VIC?
Mont Albert Primary School is 223rd of 1,290 and Our Holy Redeemer School is 9th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.