Heathcote Primary School vs Holy Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 870 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote Primary School
Heathcote · Government primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 961
Holy Rosary School
Heathcote · Catholic primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Heathcote Primary School Heathcote VIC | Holy Rosary School Heathcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1068 of 1,290 | #853 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3387 of 4,908 | #2615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 87 | 33 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 3523 | Heathcote 3523 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heathcoteps.vic.edu.au | www.hrheathcote.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.1 vs 40.5).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Rosary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.5).
- •Heathcote Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 82.
- •Heathcote Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -12%).
- •Heathcote 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 Heathcote Primary School better than Holy Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 40.5 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 Heathcote Primary School and Holy Rosary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Heathcote and Heathcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Rosary School has 8.9.
How do Heathcote Primary School and Holy Rosary School rank in VIC?
Heathcote Primary School is 1068th of 1,290 and Holy Rosary School is 853rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.