All Saints Parish School vs Holy Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 317 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Parish School
Portland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1003
Holy Rosary School
Heathcote · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | All Saints Parish School Portland VIC | Holy Rosary School Heathcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #941 of 1,290 | #853 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2927 of 4,908 | #2615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 118 | 33 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Heathcote 3523 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.asportland.catholic.edu.au | www.hrheathcote.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 46.8).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Rosary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.5).
- •All Saints Parish School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 82.
- •All Saints Parish School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
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 All Saints Parish School better than Holy Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 46.8 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 All Saints Parish School and Holy Rosary School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Portland and Heathcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints Parish School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Rosary School has 8.9.
How do All Saints Parish School and Holy Rosary School rank in VIC?
All Saints Parish School is 941st of 1,290 and Holy Rosary School is 853rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.