Magill School vs Rostrevor College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magill School
Magill · Government primary · R-6
744 students · ICSEA 1119
Rostrevor College
Woodforde · Catholic combined · R-12
985 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Magill School Magill SA | Rostrevor College Woodforde SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 348 | #42 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1058 of 4,908 | #552 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | R-6 | R-12 |
| Students | 744 | 985 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 389 | 0 / 985 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 72.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 48.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Magill 5072 | Woodforde 5072 |
| Council area | Burnside | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.magillschool.sa.edu.au/ | www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Magill School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 54.7).
- •Magill School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rostrevor College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.5).
- •Rostrevor College is the larger school with 985 students compared with 744.
- •Rostrevor College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -18%).
- •Magill School is a government school while Rostrevor College 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 Magill School better than Rostrevor College?
On the Success Index, Magill School ranks higher (69.5 vs 54.7 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 Magill School and Rostrevor College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Magill and Woodforde in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magill School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rostrevor College has 13.6.
How do Magill School and Rostrevor College rank in SA?
Magill School is 63rd of 348 and Rostrevor College is 42nd of 145 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.