Eastbourne Primary School vs Rosebud Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 783 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbourne Primary School
Capel Sound · Government primary · Prep-6
242 students · ICSEA 952
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud · Government high school · 7-12
965 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Eastbourne Primary School Capel Sound VIC | Rosebud Secondary College Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1206 of 1,290 | #235 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4000 of 4,908 | #813 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 242 | 965 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 118 | 473 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 42.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Capel Sound 3939 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastbourne.vic.edu.au | www.rsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosebud Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 31.7).
- •Rosebud Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebud Secondary College is the larger school with 965 students compared with 242.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -27%).
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 Eastbourne Primary School better than Rosebud Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rosebud Secondary College ranks higher (46.4 vs 31.7 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 Eastbourne Primary School and Rosebud Secondary College?
About 783 m in a straight line, between Capel Sound and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastbourne Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebud Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Eastbourne Primary School and Rosebud Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eastbourne Primary School is 1206th of 1,290 and Rosebud Secondary College is 235th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.