Dromana Primary School vs Our Lady of Fatima School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dromana Primary School
Dromana · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1034
Our Lady of Fatima School
Rosebud · Catholic primary · Prep-6
172 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Dromana Primary School Dromana VIC | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,290 | #985 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1665 of 4,908 | #3084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 557 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 292 | 86 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dromanaps.vic.edu.au | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 45.0).
- •Dromana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.8).
- •Dromana Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 172.
- •Dromana Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -21%).
- •Dromana 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 Dromana Primary School better than Our Lady of Fatima School?
On the Success Index, Dromana Primary School ranks higher (62.8 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 Dromana Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima School has 11.1.
How do Dromana Primary School and Our Lady of Fatima School rank in VIC?
Dromana Primary School is 589th of 1,290 and Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.