Rowville Primary School vs St Simon's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 704 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rowville Primary School
Rowville · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1060
St Simon's School
Rowville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Rowville Primary School Rowville VIC | St Simon's School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 1,290 | #432 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 4,908 | #1086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 439 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 236 | 188 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rowvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.ssrowville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.0 vs 69.2).
- •St Simon's School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Simon's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Rowville Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 366.
- •Rowville Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -31%).
- •Rowville Primary School is a government school while St Simon'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 Rowville Primary School better than St Simon's 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 Rowville Primary School and St Simon's School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Rowville and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowville Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Simon's School has 13.2.
How do Rowville Primary School and St Simon's School rank in VIC?
Rowville Primary School is 405th of 1,290 and St Simon's School is 432nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.