Holy Rosary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 280 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary School
Doubleview · Catholic primary · PP-6
392 students · ICSEA 1128
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Holy Rosary School Doubleview WA | Woodlands Primary School Woodlands WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 583 | #148 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1082 of 4,908 | #1543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | PP-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 392 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 206 | 178 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doubleview 6018 | Woodlands 6018 |
| Council area | Stirling | Stirling |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hrs.wa.edu.au/ | woodlandsps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 64.1).
- •Holy Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Rosary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 359.
- •Holy Rosary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Holy Rosary School is a catholic school while Woodlands Primary School is a government 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 Holy Rosary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.1 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 Holy Rosary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Doubleview and Woodlands in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlands Primary School has 17.2.
How do Holy Rosary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in WA?
Holy Rosary School is 91st of 583 and Woodlands Primary School is 148th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.