Holy Rosary School vs Kalianna School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary School
White Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 1052
Kalianna School
Bendigo · Government special · U
221 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Holy Rosary School White Hills VIC | Kalianna School Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1332 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 295 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 131 | 88 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 41.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | White Hills 3550 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hrwhitehills.catholic.edu.au | www.kalianna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalianna School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.1).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 221.
- •Holy Rosary School is a catholic school while Kalianna 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 Holy Rosary School better than Kalianna School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Rosary School and Kalianna School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between White Hills and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalianna School has 5.9.
How do Holy Rosary School and Kalianna School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 488th of 1,290 and Kalianna School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.