Reservoir High School vs Rosebud Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reservoir High School
Reservoir · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 989
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud · Government high school · 7-12
965 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Reservoir High School Reservoir VIC | Rosebud Secondary College Rosebud VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 348 | #235 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #591 of 1,472 | #813 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 629 | 965 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 328 | 473 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.5% | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.9 | 81.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 42.0 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Rosebud 3939 |
| Council area | Darebin | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reservoirhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.rsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Reservoir High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.5 vs 46.4).
- •Reservoir High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.8).
- •Rosebud Secondary College is the larger school with 965 students compared with 629.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -9%).
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 Reservoir High School better than Rosebud Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Reservoir High School ranks higher (56.5 vs 46.4 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 Reservoir High School and Rosebud Secondary College?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Rosebud in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Reservoir High School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebud Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Reservoir High School and Rosebud Secondary College rank in VIC?
Reservoir High School is 174th of 348 and Rosebud Secondary College is 235th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.