Skip to content
S

Nanneella Estate Primary School vs Rochester Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNanneella Estate Primary School
Nanneella VIC
Rochester Primary School
Rochester VIC
Success Index
42
Lower 50%
49
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#901 of 1,290
National rank (type)–#2775 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year range1-6Prep-6
Students8181
Girls / boys7 / 197 / 84
Foundation intake–30
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth–+17%
ICSEA
Average 1000
978978
ICSEA percentile37th37th
Top SEA quarter14%11%
Bottom SEA quarter49%46%
Students per teacher–11.8
Teaching staff (FTE)2.915.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE)1.68.0
Language background other than English0%4%
Indigenous students0%6%
SuburbNanneella 3561Rochester 3561
Council areaCampaspeCampaspe
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitenanneella-estate-ps.vic.edu.au/www.rochps.vic.edu.au/Welcome.html

The verdict

  • •Rochester Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 41.9).
  • •Rochester Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 8.

The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.

Free academic assessment

Torn between two schools? Start with your child.

Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.

  • Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
  • English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
  • Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
  • Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Craigieburn

No cost, no obligation. By submitting you agree to be contacted by Success Tutoring about your enquiry. See our privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nanneella Estate Primary School better than Rochester Primary School?

On the Success Index, Rochester Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 41.9 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 Nanneella Estate Primary School and Rochester Primary School?

About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Nanneella and Rochester in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.

How do Nanneella Estate Primary School and Rochester Primary School rank in VIC?

Nanneella Estate Primary School is unranked and Rochester Primary School is 901st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.