Horsham West and Haven Primary School vs Romsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 238 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham West and Haven Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 986
Romsey Primary School
Romsey · Government primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Horsham West and Haven Primary School Horsham VIC | Romsey Primary School Romsey VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1126 of 1,290 | #989 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3608 of 4,908 | #3096 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 603 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 324 | 160 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.3 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Romsey 3434 |
| Council area | Horsham | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.horshamwps.vic.edu.au/ | www.romseyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Romsey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 37.4).
- •Romsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 323.
- •Romsey Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -13%).
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 Horsham West and Haven Primary School better than Romsey Primary School?
On the Success Index, Romsey Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 37.4 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 Horsham West and Haven Primary School and Romsey Primary School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Romsey in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham West and Haven Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Romsey Primary School has 13.6.
How do Horsham West and Haven Primary School and Romsey Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham West and Haven Primary School is 1126th of 1,290 and Romsey Primary School is 989th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.