Epsom Primary School vs Holy Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epsom Primary School
Epsom · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 967
Holy Rosary School
White Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Epsom Primary School Epsom VIC | Holy Rosary School White Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #987 of 1,290 | #488 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3089 of 4,908 | #1332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 425 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 200 | 164 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Epsom 3551 | White Hills 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.epsomps.vic.edu.au/ | www.hrwhitehills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 44.9).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Rosary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •Epsom Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 295.
- •Epsom Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -6%).
- •Epsom 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 Epsom Primary School better than Holy Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 44.9 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 Epsom Primary School and Holy Rosary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Epsom and White Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epsom Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Rosary School has 13.1.
How do Epsom Primary School and Holy Rosary School rank in VIC?
Epsom Primary School is 987th of 1,290 and Holy Rosary School is 488th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.