Hollywood Primary School vs Rosalie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hollywood Primary School
Nedlands · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1174
Rosalie Primary School
Shenton Park · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Hollywood Primary School Nedlands WA | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 583 | #82 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #257 of 4,908 | #958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 358 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 167 | 223 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Nedlands 6009 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Nedlands | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5213 | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 70.7).
- •Rosalie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1174), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hollywood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Rosalie Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 358.
- •Hollywood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -17%).
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 Hollywood Primary School better than Rosalie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hollywood Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 70.7 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 Hollywood Primary School and Rosalie Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Nedlands and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hollywood Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosalie Primary School has 18.5.
How do Hollywood Primary School and Rosalie Primary School rank in WA?
Hollywood Primary School is 10th of 583 and Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.