Rosanna Primary School vs St Martin of Tours School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosanna Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1098
St Martin of Tours School
Rosanna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Rosanna Primary School Rosanna VIC | St Martin of Tours School Rosanna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 1,290 | #297 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #564 of 4,908 | #654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 173 | 247 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rosanna 3084 | Rosanna 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosannaps.vic.edu.au | www.smrosanna.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.7 vs 73.8).
- •St Martin of Tours School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin of Tours School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 343.
- •Rosanna Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Rosanna Primary School is a government school while St Martin of Tours 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 Rosanna Primary School better than St Martin of Tours School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rosanna Primary School and St Martin of Tours School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rosanna and Rosanna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosanna Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin of Tours School has 15.0.
How do Rosanna Primary School and St Martin of Tours School rank in VIC?
Rosanna Primary School is 268th of 1,290 and St Martin of Tours School is 297th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.