Rosary School vs St Monica's Parish 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.
Rosary School
Prospect · Catholic primary · R-6
484 students · ICSEA 1101
St Monica's Parish School
Walkerville · Catholic primary · R-6
192 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Rosary School Prospect SA | St Monica's Parish School Walkerville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 348 | #39 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #443 of 4,908 | #709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 484 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 251 | 96 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Prospect 5082 | Walkerville 5081 |
| Council area | Prospect | Walkerville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosary.catholic.edu.au | www.stmonica.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.4 vs 73.3).
- •St Monica's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Rosary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 192.
- •Rosary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -3%).
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 Rosary School better than St Monica's Parish School?
On the Success Index, Rosary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.3 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 Rosary School and St Monica's Parish School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Walkerville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Parish School has 14.3.
How do Rosary School and St Monica's Parish School rank in SA?
Rosary School is 13th of 348 and St Monica's Parish School is 39th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.