Charles La Trobe P-12 College vs Rosanna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 746 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Macleod West · Government combined · Prep-12
741 students · ICSEA 930
Rosanna Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Charles La Trobe P-12 College Macleod West VIC | Rosanna Primary School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 239 | #268 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 1,259 | #564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 741 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 385 | 170 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 56 |
| 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 | -3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 930 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.0 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | Macleod West 3085 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Darebin | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.rosannaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosanna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 27.7).
- •Rosanna Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Charles La Trobe P-12 College is the larger school with 741 students compared with 343.
- •Rosanna Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -3%).
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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College better than Rosanna Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosanna Primary School ranks higher (74.7 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 Charles La Trobe P-12 College and Rosanna Primary School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Macleod West and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosanna Primary School has 15.5.
How do Charles La Trobe P-12 College and Rosanna Primary School rank in VIC?
Charles La Trobe P-12 College is 227th of 239 and Rosanna Primary School is 268th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.