Mulgrave Primary School vs Rosewood Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mulgrave Primary School
Mulgrave · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1079
Rosewood Downs Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Mulgrave Primary School Mulgrave VIC | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #370 of 1,290 | #806 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 4,908 | #2428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 233 | 115 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mulgrave 3170 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Monash | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mulgraveps.vic.edu.au | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mulgrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 53.8).
- •Mulgrave Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Mulgrave Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 258.
- •Mulgrave Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
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 Mulgrave Primary School better than Rosewood Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mulgrave Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 53.8 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 Mulgrave Primary School and Rosewood Downs Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mulgrave and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulgrave Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8.
How do Mulgrave Primary School and Rosewood Downs Primary School rank in VIC?
Mulgrave Primary School is 370th of 1,290 and Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.