Our Lady of Fatima School vs Tootgarook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.5 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
Tootgarook Primary School
Tootgarook · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Our Lady of Fatima School Rosebud VIC | Tootgarook Primary School Tootgarook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,290 | #1228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3084 of 4,908 | #4148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 172 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 86 | 71 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Tootgarook 3941 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fatimarosebud.catholic.edu.au | www.tootps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 29.8).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 145.
- •Our Lady of Fatima School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -37%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima School is a catholic school while Tootgarook 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 Tootgarook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima School ranks higher (45.0 vs 29.8 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 Tootgarook Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Tootgarook 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 Tootgarook Primary School has 11.6.
How do Our Lady of Fatima School and Tootgarook Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of Fatima School is 985th of 1,290 and Tootgarook Primary School is 1228th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.