Altona Primary School
Altona Primary School is a government primary school in Altona, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1111, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 21% of students have a language background other than English.
Altona VIC 3018. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Altona Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Altona Primary School ranks 261st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Altona Primary School scores 1111, above average.
School zone
Altona Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Altona Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Altona Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona | 0.5 km | 1060 | 51 lower | 259 |
| Altona CollegeGovernment Combined · Altona | 0.8 km | 1044 | 67 lower | 796 |
| Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeCatholic Secondary · Altona | 1.1 km | 1100 | 11 lower | 1,216 |
| Seaholme Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaholme | 1.6 km | 1105 | 6 lower | 298 |
| Queen of Peace Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona Meadows | 2.8 km | 1064 | 47 lower | 485 |
| Altona Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona Meadows | 3.8 km | 1000 | 111 lower | 235 |
| Altona Green Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona Meadows | 3.9 km | 1051 | 60 lower | 418 |
| St Leo the Great Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona North | 4.0 km | 1116 | 5 higher | 342 |
| Altona North Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona North | 4.1 km | 994 | 117 lower | 217 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altona Primary School a government school?
Yes, Altona Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Altona Primary School offer?
Altona Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Altona Primary School's ICSEA score?
Altona Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1111, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Altona Primary School?
Altona Primary School has 512 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Altona Primary School?
The nearest schools to Altona Primary School are St Mary's School (0.5 km), Altona College (0.8 km), Mount St Joseph Girls' College (1.1 km).
Where is Altona Primary School located?
Altona Primary School is located in Altona, VIC 3018. Visit the school website at http://www.altonaps.vic.edu.au.