Linden Park Primary School vs Rose Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Park Primary School
Linden Park · Government primary · R-6
981 students · ICSEA 1160
Rose Park Primary School
Rose Park · Government primary · R-6
525 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Linden Park Primary School Linden Park SA | Rose Park Primary School Rose Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 348 | #28 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #301 of 4,908 | #589 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 981 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 503 | 249 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 140 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.2 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Linden Park 5065 | Rose Park 5067 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindenpk.sa.edu.au/ | www.roseparkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Linden Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 74.4).
- •Rose Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Linden Park Primary School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 525.
- •Linden Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
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 Linden Park Primary School better than Rose Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Linden Park Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.4 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 Linden Park Primary School and Rose Park Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Linden Park and Rose Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Linden Park Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Park Primary School has 18.0.
How do Linden Park Primary School and Rose Park Primary School rank in SA?
Linden Park Primary School is 8th of 348 and Rose Park Primary School is 28th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.