Rosalie Primary School vs SEDA College WA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rosalie Primary School
Shenton Park · Government primary · K-6
470 students · ICSEA 1178
SEDA College WA
Wembley · Independent high school · 11-12
531 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA | SEDA College WA Wembley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 583 | #59 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 4,908 | #744 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 470 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 247 | 200 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Shenton Park 6008 | Wembley 6014 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Cambridge |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au | seda.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosalie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 50.1).
- •Rosalie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SEDA College WA has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.5).
- •SEDA College WA is the larger school with 531 students compared with 470.
- •Rosalie Primary School is a government school while SEDA College WA is an independent 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 Rosalie Primary School better than SEDA College WA?
On the Success Index, Rosalie Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 50.1 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 Rosalie Primary School and SEDA College WA?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Shenton Park and Wembley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosalie Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SEDA College WA has 13.3.
How do Rosalie Primary School and SEDA College WA rank in WA?
Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 and SEDA College WA is 59th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.