Rosewood Downs Primary School vs Rowville Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosewood Downs Primary School
Dandenong North · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1023
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville · Government high school · 7-12
1,887 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC | Rowville Secondary College Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,290 | #192 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2428 of 4,908 | #653 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 258 | 1,887 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 913 / 974 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| 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 | -12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 133.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 76.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.8 vs 54.1).
- •Rowville Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Rowville Secondary College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 258.
- •Rowville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Rosewood Downs Primary School better than Rowville Secondary College?
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 Rosewood Downs Primary School and Rowville Secondary College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rowville Secondary College has 14.1.
How do Rosewood Downs Primary School and Rowville Secondary College rank in VIC?
Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 and Rowville Secondary College is 192nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.