Boneo Primary School vs Rye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 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
Rye Primary School
Rye · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Boneo Primary School Boneo VIC | Rye Primary School Rye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 1,290 | #664 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2033 of 4,908 | #1957 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 174 | 207 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Boneo 3939 | Rye 3941 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boneops.vic.edu.au/ | www.ryeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.7 vs 59.6).
- •Rye Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boneo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Rye Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 338.
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 Rye 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 Boneo Primary School and Rye Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Boneo and Rye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boneo Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rye Primary School has 14.5.
How do Boneo Primary School and Rye Primary School rank in VIC?
Boneo Primary School is 684th of 1,290 and Rye Primary School is 664th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.