Aberfeldie Primary School vs Rosehill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberfeldie Primary School
Essendon · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1108
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie · Government high school · 7-12
1,109 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Aberfeldie Primary School Essendon VIC | Rosehill Secondary College Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,290 | #159 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #370 of 4,908 | #533 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 374 | 1,109 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 186 | 517 / 592 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 91.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Essendon 3040 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aberfeldieps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aberfeldie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 59.2).
- •Aberfeldie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosehill Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Rosehill Secondary College is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 374.
- •Rosehill Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Aberfeldie Primary School better than Rosehill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Aberfeldie Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 59.2 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 Aberfeldie Primary School and Rosehill Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Essendon and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberfeldie Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Aberfeldie Primary School and Rosehill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Aberfeldie Primary School is 192nd of 1,290 and Rosehill Secondary College is 159th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.