Rosewood Downs Primary School vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
St Elizabeth's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC | St Elizabeth's School Dandenong North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,290 | #493 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2428 of 4,908 | #1352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 258 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 122 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Dandenong North 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 53.8).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 244.
- •St Elizabeth's School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School is a government school while St Elizabeth'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 Rosewood Downs Primary School better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (66.3 vs 53.8 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 Rosewood Downs Primary School and St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Dandenong North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 11.3.
How do Rosewood Downs Primary School and St Elizabeth's School rank in VIC?
Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 and St Elizabeth's School is 493rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.