Advance College of Education Incorporated vs Boneo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Advance College of Education Incorporated
Rosebud · Independent special · 11-12
58 students · ICSEA 964
Boneo Primary School
Boneo · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Advance College of Education Incorporated Rosebud VIC | Boneo Primary School Boneo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #684 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2033 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 164 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Boneo 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.advancecollege.vic.edu.au | boneops.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boneo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.2).
- •Boneo Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 58.
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated is a independent school while Boneo Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Advance College of Education Incorporated better than Boneo Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Advance College of Education Incorporated and Boneo Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Boneo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Advance College of Education Incorporated has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Boneo Primary School has 13.2.
How do Advance College of Education Incorporated and Boneo Primary School rank in VIC?
Advance College of Education Incorporated is unranked and Boneo Primary School is 684th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.