Rowville Primary School vs Yarra Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 18 km 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
Yarra Road Primary School
Croydon North · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Rowville Primary School Rowville VIC | Yarra Road Primary School Croydon North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 1,290 | #630 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1019 of 4,908 | #1856 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 439 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 236 | 124 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Croydon North 3136 |
| Council area | Knox | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rowvilleps.vic.edu.au | www.yarrardps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rowville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 60.9).
- •Rowville Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 244.
- •Rowville Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -23%).
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 Yarra Road Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rowville Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 60.9 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 Rowville Primary School and Yarra Road Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Rowville and Croydon North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowville Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarra Road Primary School has 14.3.
How do Rowville Primary School and Yarra Road Primary School rank in VIC?
Rowville Primary School is 405th of 1,290 and Yarra Road Primary School is 630th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.