Clunes Primary School vs Rochester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 132 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clunes Primary School
Clunes · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 978
Rochester Primary School
Rochester · Government primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Clunes Primary School Clunes VIC | Rochester Primary School Rochester VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #999 of 1,290 | #901 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3139 of 4,908 | #2775 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 45 | 97 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Clunes 3370 | Rochester 3561 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clunesps.vic.edu.au | www.rochps.vic.edu.au/Welcome.html |
The verdict
- •Rochester Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 44.2).
- •Rochester Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 96.
- •Rochester Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -16%).
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 Clunes Primary School better than Rochester Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rochester Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 44.2 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 Clunes Primary School and Rochester Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Clunes and Rochester in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clunes Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochester Primary School has 11.8.
How do Clunes Primary School and Rochester Primary School rank in VIC?
Clunes Primary School is 999th of 1,290 and Rochester Primary School is 901st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.