Our Lady of the Nativity School vs Rosehill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Nativity School
Aberfeldie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1111
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie · Government high school · 7-12
1,109 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Our Lady of the Nativity School Aberfeldie VIC | Rosehill Secondary College Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 1,290 | #159 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #726 of 4,908 | #533 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 364 | 1,109 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 200 | 517 / 592 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 91.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aberfeldie 3040 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olnaberfeldie.catholic.edu.au | www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 59.2).
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosehill Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Rosehill Secondary College is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 364.
- •Our Lady of the Nativity School is a catholic school while Rosehill Secondary College 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 the Nativity School better than Rosehill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Nativity School ranks higher (73.1 vs 59.2 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 the Nativity School and Rosehill Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aberfeldie and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Nativity School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Our Lady of the Nativity School and Rosehill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Nativity School is 324th of 1,290 and Rosehill Secondary College is 159th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.