Rosebud Secondary College vs Tootgarook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 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
Tootgarook Primary School
Tootgarook · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Rosebud Secondary College Rosebud VIC | Tootgarook Primary School Tootgarook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 348 | #1228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #813 of 1,472 | #4148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 965 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 473 / 492 | 71 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| 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% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.8 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rosebud 3939 | Tootgarook 3941 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rsc.vic.edu.au | www.tootps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosebud Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 29.8).
- •Rosebud Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebud Secondary College is the larger school with 965 students compared with 145.
- •Rosebud Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -37%).
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 Tootgarook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosebud Secondary College ranks higher (46.4 vs 29.8 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 Secondary College and Tootgarook Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rosebud and Tootgarook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosebud Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tootgarook Primary School has 11.6.
How do Rosebud Secondary College and Tootgarook Primary School rank in VIC?
Rosebud Secondary College is 235th of 348 and Tootgarook Primary School is 1228th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.