Dickson College vs Rosary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 411 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson College
Dickson · Government high school · 7-12
899 students · ICSEA 1101
Rosary Primary School
Watson · Catholic primary · K-6
369 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Dickson College Dickson ACT | Rosary Primary School Watson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 27 | #35 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #152 of 1,472 | #752 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 899 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 435 / 464 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 388 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dickson 2602 | Watson 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dicksonc.act.edu.au/ | www.rosary.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dickson College scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 72.9).
- •Rosary Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dickson College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Dickson College is the larger school with 899 students compared with 369.
- •Dickson College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 16%).
- •Dickson College is a government school while Rosary Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Dickson College better than Rosary Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dickson College ranks higher (75.6 vs 72.9 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 Dickson College and Rosary Primary School?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Dickson and Watson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dickson College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosary Primary School has 17.2.
How do Dickson College and Rosary Primary School rank in ACT?
Dickson College is 6th of 27 and Rosary Primary School is 35th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.