Rostrevor College vs Stradbroke School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 852 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rostrevor College
Woodforde · Catholic combined · R-12
985 students · ICSEA 1064
Stradbroke School
Rostrevor · Government primary · U, R-6
694 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Rostrevor College Woodforde SA | Stradbroke School Rostrevor SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 145 | #57 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #552 of 1,259 | #993 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 985 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 985 | 330 / 364 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 41.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodforde 5072 | Rostrevor 5073 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au | www.stradsch.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stradbroke School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 54.7).
- •Stradbroke School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rostrevor College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.9).
- •Rostrevor College is the larger school with 985 students compared with 694.
- •Rostrevor College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -15%).
- •Rostrevor College is a catholic school while Stradbroke School is a government 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 Rostrevor College better than Stradbroke School?
On the Success Index, Stradbroke School ranks higher (70.3 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 Rostrevor College and Stradbroke School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Woodforde and Rostrevor in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rostrevor College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stradbroke School has 16.9.
How do Rostrevor College and Stradbroke School rank in SA?
Rostrevor College is 42nd of 145 and Stradbroke School is 57th of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.