Mont Albert Primary School vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km 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
St Paul's College
Balwyn · Independent special · U
50 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Mont Albert Primary School Mont Albert VIC | St Paul's College Balwyn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #223 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #448 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 605 | 50 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 305 | 15 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mont Albert 3127 | Balwyn 3101 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maps.vic.edu.au | vmch.com.au/services/st-pauls-college/ |
The verdict
- •Mont Albert Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 15.2).
- •Mont Albert Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 50.
- •Mont Albert Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -11%).
- •Mont Albert Primary School is a government school while St Paul's College is an independent 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 St Paul's College?
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 Mont Albert Primary School and St Paul's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mont Albert and Balwyn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mont Albert Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's College has 4.4.
How do Mont Albert Primary School and St Paul's College rank in VIC?
Mont Albert Primary School is 223rd of 1,290 and St Paul's College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.