Small government primary school (235 students, Prep–6) in Altona Meadows, Victoria; 46% language-diverse cohort.
NAPLAN 21 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Altona Meadows Primary School draws students from the Altona Meadows Primary School.
Altona Meadows Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 43/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1000, close to the national average of 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 has a value score of 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
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 moderate.
Altona Meadows Primary School is located in Altona Meadows, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1000 (47th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.