Glencoe Central Primary School vs Roseworthy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 386 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glencoe Central Primary School
Glencoe · Government primary · R-6
48 students · ICSEA 997
Roseworthy Primary School
Roseworthy · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Glencoe Central Primary School Glencoe SA | Roseworthy Primary School Roseworthy SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #232 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 48 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 25 | 88 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glencoe 5291 | Roseworthy 5371 |
| Council area | Wattle Range | Light |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.glencoeps.sa.edu.au | www.rosewthyps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glencoe Central Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 41.1).
- •Glencoe Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.1).
- •Roseworthy Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 48.
- •Roseworthy Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -25%).
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 Glencoe Central Primary School better than Roseworthy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glencoe Central Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 41.1 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 Glencoe Central Primary School and Roseworthy Primary School?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Roseworthy in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glencoe Central Primary School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseworthy Primary School has 16.1.
How do Glencoe Central Primary School and Roseworthy Primary School rank in SA?
Glencoe Central Primary School is unranked and Roseworthy Primary School is 232nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.