Albany Primary School vs Australian Christian College - Southlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Primary School
Albany · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1024
Australian Christian College - Southlands
Albany · Independent combined · PP-12
987 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Albany Primary School Albany WA | Australian Christian College - Southlands Albany WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 583 | #73 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #3193 of 4,908 | #669 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | PP-12 |
| Students | 396 | 987 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 213 | 576 / 411 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany 6330 | Albany 6330 |
| Council area | Albany | Albany |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | albanyprimary.wa.edu.au/ | www.acc.edu.au/southlands/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 43.3).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.4).
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands is the larger school with 987 students compared with 396.
- •Australian Christian College - Southlands has grown faster over five years (51% vs -7%).
- •Albany Primary School is a government school while Australian Christian College - Southlands 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 Albany Primary School better than Australian Christian College - Southlands?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Southlands ranks higher (49.4 vs 43.3 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 Albany Primary School and Australian Christian College - Southlands?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Australian Christian College - Southlands has 15.9.
How do Albany Primary School and Australian Christian College - Southlands rank in WA?
Albany Primary School is 349th of 583 and Australian Christian College - Southlands is 73rd of 172 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.