Rostrevor College vs Thorndon Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rostrevor College
Woodforde · Catholic combined · R-12
985 students · ICSEA 1064
Thorndon Park Primary School
Athelstone · Government primary · R-6
266 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Rostrevor College Woodforde SA | Thorndon Park Primary School Athelstone SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 145 | #133 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #552 of 1,259 | #1933 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | R-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 985 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 985 | 114 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.4 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woodforde 5072 | Athelstone 5076 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Campbelltown (SA) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au | www.thornpkps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thorndon Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 54.7).
- •Thorndon Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rostrevor College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.7).
- •Rostrevor College is the larger school with 985 students compared with 266.
- •Rostrevor College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -22%).
- •Rostrevor College is a catholic school while Thorndon Park Primary 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 Thorndon Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thorndon Park Primary School ranks higher (60.0 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 Thorndon Park Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Woodforde and Athelstone in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rostrevor College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thorndon Park Primary School has 18.7.
How do Rostrevor College and Thorndon Park Primary School rank in SA?
Rostrevor College is 42nd of 145 and Thorndon Park Primary School is 133rd of 348 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.