Oberthur Primary School vs Rossmoyne Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oberthur Primary School
Bull Creek · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1174
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Rossmoyne · Government high school · 7-12
2,824 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Oberthur Primary School Bull Creek WA | Rossmoyne Senior High School Rossmoyne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 583 | #5 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #356 of 4,908 | #96 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 646 | 2,824 |
| Girls / boys | 324 / 322 | 1,461 / 1,363 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 478 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 459 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 177.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bull Creek 6149 | Rossmoyne 6148 |
| Council area | Melville | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5621 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4048 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.6 vs 78.0).
- •Oberthur Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School is the larger school with 2,824 students compared with 646.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 2%).
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 Oberthur Primary School better than Rossmoyne Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oberthur Primary School and Rossmoyne Senior High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bull Creek and Rossmoyne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oberthur Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossmoyne Senior High School has 15.9.
How do Oberthur Primary School and Rossmoyne Senior High School rank in WA?
Oberthur Primary School is 18th of 583 and Rossmoyne Senior High School is 5th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.