Debney Meadows Primary School vs Holy Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Debney Meadows Primary School
Flemington · Government primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 903
Holy Rosary School
Kensington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
242 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Debney Meadows Primary School Flemington VIC | Holy Rosary School Kensington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #1247 of 1,290 | #83 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4274 of 4,908 | #141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 109 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 58 | 131 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Flemington 3031 | Kensington 3031 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.debneymeadowsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.hrkensington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 28.0).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Debney Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.7).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 109.
- •Debney Meadows Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Debney Meadows Primary School is a government school while Holy Rosary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Debney Meadows Primary School better than Holy Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 28.0 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 Debney Meadows Primary School and Holy Rosary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Flemington and Kensington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Debney Meadows Primary School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Rosary School has 13.7.
How do Debney Meadows Primary School and Holy Rosary School rank in VIC?
Debney Meadows Primary School is 1247th of 1,290 and Holy Rosary School is 83rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.