Rutherglen High School vs Rutherglen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherglen High School
Rutherglen · Government high school · 7-12
306 students · ICSEA 954
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Rutherglen High School Rutherglen VIC | Rutherglen Primary School Rutherglen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #285 of 348 | #864 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #976 of 1,472 | #2645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 306 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 164 | 89 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Rutherglen 3685 | Rutherglen 3685 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rutherglenhs.vic.edu.au/ | www.rutherglenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rutherglen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 39.1).
- •Rutherglen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rutherglen High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.7).
- •Rutherglen High School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 177.
- •Rutherglen High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
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 Rutherglen High School better than Rutherglen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rutherglen Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 39.1 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 Rutherglen High School and Rutherglen Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rutherglen and Rutherglen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rutherglen High School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rutherglen Primary School has 13.7.
How do Rutherglen High School and Rutherglen Primary School rank in VIC?
Rutherglen High School is 285th of 348 and Rutherglen Primary School is 864th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.