Rye Primary School vs Tootgarook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rye Primary School
Rye · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 1026
Tootgarook Primary School
Tootgarook · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Rye Primary School Rye VIC | Tootgarook Primary School Tootgarook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 1,290 | #1228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1957 of 4,908 | #4148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 416 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 209 | 71 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rye 3941 | Tootgarook 3941 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ryeps.vic.edu.au | www.tootps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rye Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 29.8).
- •Rye Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tootgarook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Rye Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 145.
- •Rye Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Rye Primary School better than Tootgarook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rye Primary School ranks higher (59.6 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 Rye Primary School and Tootgarook Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rye and Tootgarook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rye Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tootgarook Primary School has 11.6.
How do Rye Primary School and Tootgarook Primary School rank in VIC?
Rye Primary School is 664th of 1,290 and Tootgarook Primary School is 1228th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.