Holy Rosary School vs St Alipius' Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 101 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
St Alipius' Parish School
Ballarat East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Holy Rosary School White Hills VIC | St Alipius' Parish School Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #488 of 1,290 | #512 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1332 of 4,908 | #1411 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 131 | 140 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 42 |
| 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 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | White Hills 3550 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hrwhitehills.catholic.edu.au | www.saballarat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.5 vs 65.6).
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 248.
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 St Alipius' Parish 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 St Alipius' Parish School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between White Hills and Ballarat East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Alipius' Parish School has 12.8.
How do Holy Rosary School and St Alipius' Parish School rank in VIC?
Holy Rosary School is 488th of 1,290 and St Alipius' Parish School is 512th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.