Rose Park Primary School vs St Joseph's Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Park Primary School
Rose Park · Government primary · R-6
525 students · ICSEA 1162
St Joseph's Memorial School
Norwood · Catholic primary · R-6
192 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Rose Park Primary School Rose Park SA | St Joseph's Memorial School Norwood SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 348 | #46 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #589 of 4,908 | #837 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 525 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 276 | 86 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rose Park 5067 | Norwood 5067 |
| Council area | Burnside | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.roseparkps.sa.edu.au | www.sjms.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rose Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 71.9).
- •Rose Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Rose Park Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 192.
- •Rose Park Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's Memorial 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 Rose Park Primary School better than St Joseph's Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Rose Park Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.9 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 Rose Park Primary School and St Joseph's Memorial School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rose Park and Norwood in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rose Park Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Memorial School has 14.4.
How do Rose Park Primary School and St Joseph's Memorial School rank in SA?
Rose Park Primary School is 28th of 348 and St Joseph's Memorial School is 46th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.