Park Ridge Primary School vs Rowville Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1067
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville · Government high school · 7-12
1,887 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Park Ridge Primary School Rowville VIC | Rowville Secondary College Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #631 of 1,290 | #192 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1861 of 4,908 | #653 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,887 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 273 | 913 / 974 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 339 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 249 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 133.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 76.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au | www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 54.1).
- •Park Ridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rowville Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Rowville Secondary College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 527.
- •Rowville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Park Ridge Primary School better than Rowville Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Park Ridge Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 54.1 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 Park Ridge Primary School and Rowville Secondary College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rowville and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Ridge Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rowville Secondary College has 14.1.
How do Park Ridge Primary School and Rowville Secondary College rank in VIC?
Park Ridge Primary School is 631st of 1,290 and Rowville Secondary College is 192nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.