Altona College
Altona College is a government combined school in Altona, VIC offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1044, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 27% 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 College compares
By ICSEA, Altona College ranks 158th of the 341 combined schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount St Joseph Girls' College, a Catholic secondary school 0.6 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 College scores 1044, near average.
School zone
Altona College'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 College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Altona College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeCatholic Secondary · Altona | 0.6 km | 1100 | 56 higher | 1,216 |
| Altona Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona | 0.8 km | 1111 | 67 higher | 512 |
| St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona | 1.1 km | 1060 | 16 higher | 259 |
| Seaholme Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaholme | 2.1 km | 1105 | 61 higher | 298 |
| Queen of Peace Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona Meadows | 2.7 km | 1064 | 20 higher | 485 |
| Altona Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Altona Meadows | 3.4 km | 1000 | 44 lower | 235 |
| St Martin de Porres SchoolCatholic Primary · Laverton | 3.6 km | 1080 | 36 higher | 270 |
| Western Autistic SchoolGovernment Combined · Laverton | 3.6 km | 1042 | 2 lower | 290 |
| St Leo the Great Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Altona North | 3.8 km | 1116 | 72 higher | 342 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altona College a government school?
Yes, Altona College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Altona College offer?
Altona College offers Prep-12.
What is Altona College's ICSEA score?
Altona College has an ICSEA score of 1044, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Altona College?
Altona College has 796 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Altona College?
The nearest schools to Altona College are Mount St Joseph Girls' College (0.6 km), Altona Primary School (0.8 km), St Mary's School (1.1 km).
Where is Altona College located?
Altona College is located in Altona, VIC 3018. Visit the school website at http://www.altonacollege.vic.edu.au.