Small government primary school in Altona Meadows, Victoria, with 235 students across Prep–Year 6.
NAPLAN 21 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Altona Meadows Primary School is also known as AMPS, Altona Meadows PS and AMPS Altona Meadows.
Altona Meadows Primary School draws students from the Altona Meadows Primary School.
Altona Meadows Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.6/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1000 (47th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Altona Meadows Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 396 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 458, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Altona Meadows Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 235 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Altona Meadows Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Altona Meadows Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 29% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Altona Meadows Primary School is located in Altona Meadows, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1000 (47th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.