Our Lady of Fatima School vs Rosebud Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Fatima School
Rosebud · Catholic primary · Prep-6
172 students · ICSEA 999
Rosebud Primary School
Rosebud · Government primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC | Rosebud Primary School Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,290 | #827 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3084 of 4,908 | #2512 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 172 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 86 | 263 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au | www.rosebudps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosebud Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 45.0).
- •Rosebud Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Rosebud Primary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 172.
- •Rosebud Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic school while Rosebud Primary School is a government 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 Our Lady of Fatima School better than Rosebud Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosebud Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 45.0 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 Our Lady of Fatima School and Rosebud Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Fatima School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebud Primary School has 14.2.
How do Our Lady of Fatima School and Rosebud Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 and Rosebud Primary School is 827th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.