Roseworthy Primary School vs Trinity College Roseworthy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roseworthy Primary School
Roseworthy · Government primary · R-6
180 students · ICSEA 997
Trinity College Roseworthy
Roseworthy · Independent primary · R-5
192 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Roseworthy Primary School Roseworthy SA | Trinity College Roseworthy Roseworthy SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #232 of 348 | #132 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3352 of 4,908 | #1920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | R-6 | R-5 |
| Students | 180 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 92 | 102 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Roseworthy 5371 | Roseworthy 5371 |
| Council area | Light | Light |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rosewthyps.sa.edu.au | www.trinity.sa.edu.au/schools/roseworthy |
The verdict
- •Trinity College Roseworthy scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 41.1).
- •Trinity College Roseworthy has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity College Roseworthy has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Trinity College Roseworthy is the larger school with 192 students compared with 180.
- •Roseworthy Primary School is a government school while Trinity College Roseworthy is an independent 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 Roseworthy Primary School better than Trinity College Roseworthy?
On the Success Index, Trinity College Roseworthy ranks higher (60.1 vs 41.1 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 Roseworthy Primary School and Trinity College Roseworthy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Roseworthy and Roseworthy in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roseworthy Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity College Roseworthy has 14.2.
How do Roseworthy Primary School and Trinity College Roseworthy rank in SA?
Roseworthy Primary School is 232nd of 348 and Trinity College Roseworthy is 132nd of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.