Nazareth College vs Rosewood Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth College
Noble Park North · Catholic high school · 7-12
972 students · ICSEA 1050
Rosewood Downs Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Nazareth College Noble Park North VIC | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 348 | #806 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #185 of 1,472 | #2428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 972 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 536 | 115 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.7 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Noble Park North 3174 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nazareth.vic.edu.au | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nazareth College scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 53.8).
- •Nazareth College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 258.
- •Nazareth College has grown faster over five years (50% vs -12%).
- •Nazareth College is a catholic school while Rosewood Downs Primary 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 Nazareth College better than Rosewood Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nazareth College ranks higher (74.1 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 Nazareth College and Rosewood Downs Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Noble Park North and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nazareth College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8.
How do Nazareth College and Rosewood Downs Primary School rank in VIC?
Nazareth College is 78th of 348 and Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.