Park Ridge Primary School vs St Simon's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
St Simon's School
Rowville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Park Ridge Primary School Rowville VIC | St Simon's School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #631 of 1,290 | #432 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1861 of 4,908 | #1086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 527 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 273 | 188 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkridge-ps.vic.edu.au | www.ssrowville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Simon's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 60.8).
- •St Simon's School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Simon's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Park Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 366.
- •Park Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -31%).
- •Park Ridge Primary School is a government school while St Simon's School is a catholic 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 Park Ridge Primary School better than St Simon's School?
On the Success Index, St Simon's School ranks higher (69.2 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 Park Ridge Primary School and St Simon's School?
About 1.7 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 St Simon's School has 13.2.
How do Park Ridge Primary School and St Simon's School rank in VIC?
Park Ridge Primary School is 631st of 1,290 and St Simon's School is 432nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.