Rowville Secondary College vs St Simon's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 750 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville · Government high school · 7-12
1,887 students · ICSEA 1028
St Simon's School
Rowville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Rowville Secondary College Rowville VIC | St Simon's School Rowville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 348 | #432 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #653 of 1,472 | #1086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,887 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 913 / 974 | 188 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 339 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 249 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.5 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rowville 3178 | Rowville 3178 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rowvillesc.vic.edu.au | www.ssrowville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Simon's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 54.1).
- •St Simon's School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Simon's School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Rowville Secondary College is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 366.
- •Rowville Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -31%).
- •Rowville Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Simon's School?
On the Success Index, St Simon's School ranks higher (69.2 vs 54.1 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 Secondary College and St Simon's School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Rowville and Rowville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowville Secondary College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Simon's School has 13.2.
How do Rowville Secondary College and St Simon's School rank in VIC?
Rowville Secondary College is 192nd of 348 and St Simon's School is 432nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.