Jolimont Primary School vs Rosalie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jolimont Primary School
Jolimont · Government primary · K-6
421 students · ICSEA 1164
Rosalie Primary School
Shenton Park · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Jolimont Primary School Jolimont WA | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 583 | #82 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #150 of 4,908 | #958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 421 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 226 | 223 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jolimont 6014 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5226 | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jolimont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 70.7).
- •Rosalie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jolimont Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Rosalie Primary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 421.
- •Jolimont Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% 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 Jolimont Primary School better than Rosalie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jolimont Primary School ranks higher (81.0 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 Jolimont Primary School and Rosalie Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jolimont and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jolimont Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosalie Primary School has 18.5.
How do Jolimont Primary School and Rosalie Primary School rank in WA?
Jolimont Primary School is 6th of 583 and Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.