Rose Park Primary School vs St Patrick's Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 740 m 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 Patrick's Special School
Dulwich · Catholic special · U
51 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Rose Park Primary School Rose Park SA | St Patrick's Special School Dulwich SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #589 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | R-6 | U |
| Students | 525 | 51 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 276 | 15 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rose Park 5067 | Dulwich 5065 |
| Council area | Burnside | Burnside |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.roseparkps.sa.edu.au | www.stpats.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rose Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 18.0).
- •Rose Park Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 51.
- •St Patrick's Special School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
- •Rose Park Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's Special 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 Patrick's Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rose Park Primary School and St Patrick's Special School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Rose Park and Dulwich 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 Patrick's Special School has 3.6.
How do Rose Park Primary School and St Patrick's Special School rank in SA?
Rose Park Primary School is 28th of 348 and St Patrick's Special School is unranked among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.