Florey Primary School vs Mount Rogers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Florey Primary School
Florey · Government primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1042
Mount Rogers Primary School
Melba · Government primary · K-6
461 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Florey Primary School Florey ACT | Mount Rogers Primary School Melba ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 80 | #55 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1899 of 4,908 | #1350 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 213 | 210 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Florey 2615 | Melba 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.floreyps.act.edu.au/ | www.mtrogers.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Rogers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 60.3).
- •Mount Rogers Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Rogers Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 397.
- •Florey Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -9%).
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 Florey Primary School better than Mount Rogers Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Rogers Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 60.3 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 Florey Primary School and Mount Rogers Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Florey and Melba in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Florey Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Rogers Primary School has 13.6.
How do Florey Primary School and Mount Rogers Primary School rank in ACT?
Florey Primary School is 67th of 80 and Mount Rogers Primary School is 55th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.