Parkhill Primary School vs Rosanna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkhill Primary School
Ashwood · Government primary · Prep-6
188 students · ICSEA 1098
Rosanna Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Parkhill Primary School Ashwood VIC | Rosanna Primary School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 1,290 | #268 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1117 of 4,908 | #564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 188 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 104 | 170 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Monash | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkhillps.vic.edu.au | www.rosannaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rosanna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 68.9).
- •Rosanna Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 188.
- •Rosanna Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -32%).
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 Parkhill Primary School better than Rosanna Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosanna Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 68.9 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 Parkhill Primary School and Rosanna Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkhill Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosanna Primary School has 15.5.
How do Parkhill Primary School and Rosanna Primary School rank in VIC?
Parkhill Primary School is 443rd of 1,290 and Rosanna Primary School is 268th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.