Advance College of Education Incorporated vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Our Lady of Fatima School
Rosebud · Catholic primary · Prep-6
172 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Advance College of Education Incorporated Rosebud VIC | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #985 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 86 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.advancecollege.vic.edu.au | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 11.1).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 58.
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated has grown faster over five years (7% vs -21%).
- •Advance College of Education Incorporated is a independent school while Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic 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 Our Lady of Fatima 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 Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Rosebud 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 Our Lady of Fatima School has 11.1.
How do Advance College of Education Incorporated and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in VIC?
Advance College of Education Incorporated is unranked and Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.