Rosebud Primary School vs Skipton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosebud Primary School
Rosebud · Government primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1012
Skipton Primary School
Skipton · Government primary · Prep-6
66 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Rosebud Primary School Rosebud VIC | Skipton Primary School Skipton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #827 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2512 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 561 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 298 | 34 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Skipton 3361 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Corangamite |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rosebudps.vic.edu.au/ | www.skiptonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosebud Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 50.8).
- •Skipton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.2).
- •Rosebud Primary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 66.
- •Rosebud Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -22%).
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 Rosebud Primary School better than Skipton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosebud Primary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 50.8 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 Rosebud Primary School and Skipton Primary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Skipton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosebud Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Skipton Primary School has 9.9.
How do Rosebud Primary School and Skipton Primary School rank in VIC?
Rosebud Primary School is 827th of 1,290 and Skipton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.