Altona Primary School
109 Blyth Street, Altona VIC 3018
Altona Primary School is a government primary school in Altona, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 521 students. Its ICSEA is 1,111, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Altona Primary School is a government primary school (P-6) in Altona, Victoria, established in 1915 and located near the bay on Blyth Street. The school describes its approach with the motto "Knowledge and nurturing by the Bay," reflecting a focus on both academic learning and pastoral care. It maintains a welcoming, community-oriented culture, with staff described as collaborative and the school promoting a strong sense of belonging among families. On-site outside-school-hours care and lunch ordering support working families.
Often praised
- Welcoming community culture
- Balance of academics and pastoral care
- Long-established local school
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School | Altona | Catholic primary | 0.5 km | 1,060 | 259 |
| Altona College | Altona | Public k–12 / combined | 0.7 km | 1,044 | 860 |
| Seaholme Primary School | Seaholme | Public primary | 1.6 km | 1,105 | 313 |
| Queen of Peace Primary School | Altona Meadows | Catholic primary | 2.8 km | 1,064 | 485 |
| Altona Meadows Primary School | Altona Meadows | Public primary | 3.8 km | 1,000 | 215 |
| Altona Green Primary School | Altona Meadows | Public primary | 3.9 km | 1,051 | 427 |
| St Leo the Great Primary School | Altona North | Catholic primary | 4.1 km | 1,116 | 342 |
| Altona North Primary School | Altona North | Public primary | 4.1 km | 994 | 215 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferny Creek Primary School | Ferny Creek | Public primary · P-6 | 119 | 1,111 |
| Aireys Inlet Primary School | Aireys Inlet | Public primary · P-6 | 65 | 1,112 |
| Belmont Primary School | Belmont | Public primary · P-6 | 310 | 1,112 |
| Glen Park Primary School | Glen Park | Public primary · 3-6 | 7 | 1,110 |
| Knox Gardens Primary School | Wantirna South | Public primary · P-6 | 424 | 1,112 |
| Mentone Primary School | Mentone | Public primary · P-6 | 301 | 1,112 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.