Rowellyn Park Primary School vs Sale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 165 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rowellyn Park Primary School
Carrum Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
781 students · ICSEA 1003
Sale Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
465 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Rowellyn Park Primary School Carrum Downs VIC | Sale Primary School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #905 of 1,290 | #943 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2796 of 4,908 | #2934 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 781 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 387 | 210 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.5 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Frankston | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.rowellynpark.vic.edu.au/ | www.saleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 46.8).
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 465.
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 Rowellyn Park Primary School better than Sale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rowellyn Park Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 46.8 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 Rowellyn Park Primary School and Sale Primary School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carrum Downs and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowellyn Park Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale Primary School has 15.1.
How do Rowellyn Park Primary School and Sale Primary School rank in VIC?
Rowellyn Park Primary School is 905th of 1,290 and Sale Primary School is 943rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.