Banyule Primary School vs Charles La Trobe P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banyule Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
618 students · ICSEA 1161
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Macleod West · Government combined · Prep-12
741 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Banyule Primary School Rosanna VIC | Charles La Trobe P-12 College Macleod West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 1,290 | #227 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #202 of 4,908 | #1124 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 618 | 741 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 333 | 356 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 74.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 57.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Rosanna 3084 | Macleod West 3085 |
| Council area | Banyule | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.banyuleps.vic.edu.au | www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Banyule Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 27.7).
- •Banyule Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.1).
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 618.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Banyule Primary School better than Charles La Trobe P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Banyule Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 27.7 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 Banyule Primary School and Charles La Trobe P-12 College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rosanna and Macleod West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banyule Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Charles La Trobe P-12 College has 10.0.
How do Banyule Primary School and Charles La Trobe P-12 College rank in VIC?
Banyule Primary School is 112th of 1,290 and Charles La Trobe P-12 College is 227th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.