Rochester Primary School vs Rochester Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 212 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester Primary School
Rochester · Government primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 978
Rochester Secondary College
Rochester · Government high school · 7-12
343 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Rochester Primary School Rochester VIC | Rochester Secondary College Rochester VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #901 of 1,290 | #249 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2775 of 4,908 | #864 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 181 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 84 | 157 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Rochester 3561 | Rochester 3561 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rochps.vic.edu.au/Welcome.html | www.rochsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rochester Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 43.7).
- •Rochester Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rochester Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.8).
- •Rochester Secondary College is the larger school with 343 students compared with 181.
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 Rochester Primary School better than Rochester Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rochester Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 43.7 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 Rochester Primary School and Rochester Secondary College?
About 212 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rochester Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rochester Secondary College has 9.3.
How do Rochester Primary School and Rochester Secondary College rank in VIC?
Rochester Primary School is 901st of 1,290 and Rochester Secondary College is 249th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.