St Albans East Primary School vs St Albans Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans East Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
354 students · ICSEA 951
St Albans Meadows Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St Albans East Primary School St Albans VIC | St Albans Meadows Primary School St Albans VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1154 of 1,290 | #968 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3720 of 4,908 | #3027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 354 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 178 | 187 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | St Albans 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saeps.vic.edu.au | www.samps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 35.8).
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Albans East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.3).
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 354.
- •St Albans Meadows Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -16%).
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 St Albans East Primary School better than St Albans Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Albans Meadows Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 35.8 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 St Albans East Primary School and St Albans Meadows Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Albans East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Albans Meadows Primary School has 12.3.
How do St Albans East Primary School and St Albans Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
St Albans East Primary School is 1154th of 1,290 and St Albans Meadows Primary School is 968th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.