Rochester Primary School
Rochester Primary School is a government primary school in Rochester, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 978, it sits in the 37th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Rochester VIC 3561. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rochester Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Rochester Primary School ranks 1,219th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rochester Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Rochester Primary School scores 978, near average.
School zone
Rochester Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Rochester Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rochester Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rochester | 0.2 km | 964 | 14 lower | 343 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rochester Primary School a government school?
Yes, Rochester Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rochester Primary School offer?
Rochester Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Rochester Primary School's ICSEA score?
Rochester Primary School has an ICSEA score of 978, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has 181 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rochester Primary School?
The nearest schools to Rochester Primary School are Rochester Secondary College (0.2 km), St Joseph's School (1.2 km).
Where is Rochester Primary School located?
Rochester Primary School is located in Rochester, VIC 3561. Visit the school website at http://www.rochps.vic.edu.au/Welcome.html.