Our Lady of the Rosary vs St Aloysius' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Kyneton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
286 students · ICSEA 1081
St Aloysius' School
Queenscliff · Catholic primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Kyneton VIC | St Aloysius' School Queenscliff VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 1,290 | #431 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 4,908 | #1084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 286 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 151 | 48 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kyneton 3444 | Queenscliff 3225 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olrkyneton.catholic.edu.au | www.saqueenscliff.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 69.2).
- •St Aloysius' School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.8).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary is the larger school with 286 students compared with 112.
- •St Aloysius' School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -5%).
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 Rosary better than St Aloysius' School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.2 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 Rosary and St Aloysius' School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Kyneton and Queenscliff in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Rosary has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius' School has 9.3.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary and St Aloysius' School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Rosary is 320th of 1,290 and St Aloysius' School is 431st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.