Dromana Secondary College vs Rosebud Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dromana Secondary College
Dromana · Government high school · 7-12
1,752 students · ICSEA 1018
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud · Government high school · 7-12
965 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Dromana Secondary College Dromana VIC | Rosebud Secondary College Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 348 | #235 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 1,472 | #813 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,752 | 965 |
| Girls / boys | 862 / 890 | 473 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.8% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 138.0 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 42.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dromana 3936 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dsc.vic.edu.au | www.rsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dromana Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 46.4).
- •Dromana Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Dromana Secondary College is the larger school with 1,752 students compared with 965.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -2%).
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 Secondary College better than Rosebud Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Dromana Secondary College ranks higher (51.1 vs 46.4 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 Secondary College and Rosebud Secondary College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dromana and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dromana Secondary College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebud Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Dromana Secondary College and Rosebud Secondary College rank in VIC?
Dromana Secondary College is 210th of 348 and Rosebud Secondary College is 235th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.