Cairnlea Park Primary School vs Rosewood Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cairnlea Park Primary School
Cairnlea · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 1023
Rosewood Downs Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Cairnlea Park Primary School Cairnlea VIC | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,290 | #806 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2135 of 4,908 | #2428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 380 / 396 | 115 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cairnlea 3023 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cairnleaparkps.vic.edu.au | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 53.8).
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Cairnlea Park Primary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 258.
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 Cairnlea Park Primary School better than Rosewood Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cairnlea Park Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 53.8 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 Cairnlea Park Primary School and Rosewood Downs Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Cairnlea and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairnlea Park Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8.
How do Cairnlea Park Primary School and Rosewood Downs Primary School rank in VIC?
Cairnlea Park Primary School is 718th of 1,290 and Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.