Altona North Primary is a government school where STEM and performing arts sit alongside purposeful language learning, Auslan is taught alongside standard programs.
NAPLAN 24 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a C- overall.
Altona North Primary is a government school where STEM and performing arts sit alongside purposeful language learning, Auslan is taught alongside standard programs. The school emphasises student leadership and positive behaviour through explicit school-wide initiatives. It offers intervention and extension programs, so learners are supported at different points. It suits families looking for a broad, values-driven education with creative and technical elements, plus genuine commitments to inclusion and character.
Altona North Primary School draws students from the Altona Primary School (and 2 more zones).
Altona North Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 38.2/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 47/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 994, close to the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Altona North Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 378 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 471, 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 North Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 217 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 North 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 49/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Altona North Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. 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 85%, which is moderate.
Altona North Primary School is located in Altona North, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 994 (44th 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.