Nanneella Estate Primary School vs Rochester Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nanneella Estate Primary School
Nanneella · Government primary · 1-6
8 students · ICSEA 978
Rochester Secondary College
Rochester · Government high school · 7-12
343 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Nanneella Estate Primary School Nanneella VIC | Rochester Secondary College Rochester VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #249 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #864 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | 1-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 8 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 1 | 157 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nanneella 3561 | Rochester 3561 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | nanneella-estate-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rochsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rochester Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 41.9).
- •Nanneella Estate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rochester Secondary College is the larger school with 343 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nanneella Estate Primary School better than Rochester Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rochester Secondary College ranks higher (43.7 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 Secondary College?
About 8.4 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 Secondary College rank in VIC?
Nanneella Estate Primary School is unranked and Rochester Secondary College is 249th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.