Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School vs Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Roxburgh Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
614 students · ICSEA 911
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
Roxburgh Park · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Roxburgh Park VIC | Roxburgh Homestead Primary School Roxburgh Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1265 of 1,290 | #1207 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4437 of 4,908 | #4005 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 614 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 313 | 151 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Roxburgh Park 3064 | Roxburgh Park 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsroxburghpark.catholic.edu.au | www.roxhomesteadps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Roxburgh Homestead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 25.9).
- •Roxburgh Homestead Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 911), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roxburgh Homestead Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 334.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -43%).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Roxburgh Homestead Primary School is a government 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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School better than Roxburgh Homestead Primary School?
On the Success Index, Roxburgh Homestead Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.9 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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Roxburgh Homestead Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Roxburgh Park and Roxburgh Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roxburgh Homestead Primary School has 11.2.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Roxburgh Homestead Primary School rank in VIC?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is 1265th of 1,290 and Roxburgh Homestead Primary School is 1207th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.