Rosewood Downs Primary School vs Wooranna Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Wooranna Park Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Rosewood Downs Primary School Dandenong North VIC | Wooranna Park Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,290 | #1231 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2428 of 4,908 | #4200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 258 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 143 | 119 / 144 |
| 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% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.woorannaparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 29.0).
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 953), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Wooranna Park Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 258.
- •Rosewood Downs Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -25%).
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 Wooranna Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rosewood Downs Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 29.0 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 Wooranna Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosewood Downs Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooranna Park Primary School has 13.1.
How do Rosewood Downs Primary School and Wooranna Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Rosewood Downs Primary School is 806th of 1,290 and Wooranna Park Primary School is 1231st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.