Brompton Primary School vs Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brompton Primary School
Renown Park · Government primary · R-6
175 students · ICSEA 1001
Rosary School
Prospect · Catholic primary · R-6
484 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Brompton Primary School Renown Park SA | Rosary School Prospect SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #200 of 348 | #13 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3021 of 4,908 | #443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 175 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 100 | 233 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Renown Park 5008 | Prospect 5082 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Prospect |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bromptonps.sa.edu.au | www.rosary.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 45.8).
- •Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brompton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Rosary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 175.
- •Rosary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -32%).
- •Brompton Primary School is a government school while Rosary 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 Brompton Primary School better than Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Rosary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 45.8 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 Brompton Primary School and Rosary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Renown Park and Prospect in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brompton Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosary School has 15.7.
How do Brompton Primary School and Rosary School rank in SA?
Brompton Primary School is 200th of 348 and Rosary School is 13th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.