Rosebud Secondary College vs Rye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosebud Secondary College
Rosebud · Government high school · 7-12
965 students · ICSEA 989
Rye Primary School
Rye · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Rosebud Secondary College Rosebud VIC | Rye Primary School Rye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 348 | #664 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #813 of 1,472 | #1957 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 965 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 492 | 207 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Rye 3941 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rsc.vic.edu.au | www.ryeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rye Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 46.4).
- •Rye Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Rosebud Secondary College is the larger school with 965 students compared with 416.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 1%).
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 Secondary College better than Rye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rye Primary School ranks higher (59.6 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 Rosebud Secondary College and Rye Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Rye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosebud Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rye Primary School has 14.5.
How do Rosebud Secondary College and Rye Primary School rank in VIC?
Rosebud Secondary College is 235th of 348 and Rye Primary School is 664th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.