Boneo Primary School vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boneo Primary School
Boneo · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1025
Our Lady of Fatima School
Rosebud · Catholic primary · Prep-6
172 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Boneo Primary School Boneo VIC | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 1,290 | #985 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2033 of 4,908 | #3084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 174 | 86 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Boneo 3939 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boneops.vic.edu.au/ | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boneo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 45.0).
- •Boneo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Boneo Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 172.
- •Boneo Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -21%).
- •Boneo Primary School is a government 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 Boneo Primary School better than Our Lady of Fatima School?
On the Success Index, Boneo Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 45.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boneo Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Boneo and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boneo Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima School has 11.1.
How do Boneo Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in VIC?
Boneo Primary School is 684th of 1,290 and Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.