Katunga Primary School vs Rosedale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 267 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katunga Primary School
Katunga · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 962
Rosedale Primary School
Rosedale · Government primary · Prep-6
99 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Katunga Primary School Katunga VIC | Rosedale Primary School Rosedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,290 | #1142 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3638 of 4,908 | #3679 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 47 | 48 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 11% |
| Suburb | Katunga 3640 | Rosedale 3847 |
| Council area | Moira | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.katungaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rosedaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.0 vs 36.4).
- •Katunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.0).
- •Rosedale Primary School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 95.
- •Rosedale Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 7%).
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 Katunga Primary School better than Rosedale 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 Katunga Primary School and Rosedale Primary School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Katunga and Rosedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katunga Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosedale Primary School has 13.0.
How do Katunga Primary School and Rosedale Primary School rank in VIC?
Katunga Primary School is 1130th of 1,290 and Rosedale Primary School is 1142nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.