Malmsbury Primary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malmsbury Primary School
Malmsbury · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 1074
Our Lady of the Rosary
Kyneton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
286 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Malmsbury Primary School Malmsbury VIC | Our Lady of the Rosary Kyneton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #320 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 34 | 135 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malmsbury 3446 | Kyneton 3444 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | malmsburyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.olrkyneton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 70.1).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malmsbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.8).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary is the larger school with 286 students compared with 69.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
- •Malmsbury Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary 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 Malmsbury Primary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary ranks higher (73.2 vs 70.1 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 Malmsbury Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Malmsbury and Kyneton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malmsbury Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary has 13.8.
How do Malmsbury Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary rank in VIC?
Malmsbury Primary School is unranked and Our Lady of the Rosary is 320th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.