Our Lady of the Rosary vs Tylden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.5 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
Tylden Primary School
Tylden · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Kyneton VIC | Tylden Primary School Tylden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 1,290 | #351 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #719 of 4,908 | #814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 286 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 135 / 151 | 61 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kyneton 3444 | Tylden 3444 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olrkyneton.catholic.edu.au | www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 72.2).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tylden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary is the larger school with 286 students compared with 125.
- •Tylden Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary is a catholic school while Tylden 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 the Rosary better than Tylden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary ranks higher (73.2 vs 72.2 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 Tylden Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Kyneton and Tylden 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 Tylden Primary School has 12.2.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary and Tylden Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Rosary is 320th of 1,290 and Tylden Primary School is 351st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.