Heidelberg Primary School vs Rosanna Primary 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.
Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1141
Rosanna Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Heidelberg Primary School Heidelberg VIC | Rosanna Primary School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 1,290 | #268 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #167 of 4,908 | #564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 498 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 248 | 170 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Heidelberg 3084 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heidelbergps.vic.edu.au | www.rosannaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heidelberg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 74.7).
- •Heidelberg Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heidelberg Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •Heidelberg Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 343.
- •Rosanna Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -17%).
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 Heidelberg Primary School better than Rosanna Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heidelberg Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 74.7 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 Heidelberg Primary School and Rosanna Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Heidelberg and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heidelberg Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosanna Primary School has 15.5.
How do Heidelberg Primary School and Rosanna Primary School rank in VIC?
Heidelberg Primary School is 99th of 1,290 and Rosanna Primary School is 268th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.