Karoo Primary School vs Park Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karoo Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
422 students · ICSEA 1086
Park Ridge Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Karoo Primary School Rowville VIC | Park Ridge Primary School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #459 of 1,290 | #631 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1194 of 4,908 | #1861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 422 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 213 | 254 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karoops.vic.edu.au | www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karoo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 60.8).
- •Karoo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karoo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Park Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 422.
- •Park Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -19%).
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 Karoo Primary School better than Park Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index, Karoo Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 60.8 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 Karoo Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rowville and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karoo Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge Primary School has 15.8.
How do Karoo Primary School and Park Ridge Primary School rank in VIC?
Karoo Primary School is 459th of 1,290 and Park Ridge Primary School is 631st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.