Our Lady of Fatima School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 259 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
St Joseph's School
Numurkah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC | St Joseph's School Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,290 | #858 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3084 of 4,908 | #2632 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 172 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 86 | 118 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Moira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au | www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.0).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 172.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.9 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 St Joseph's School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Numurkah 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 St Joseph's School has 11.6.
How do Our Lady of Fatima School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 858th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.