Rosalie Primary School vs Shenton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.2 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
Shenton College
Shenton Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,757 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA | Shenton College Shenton Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 583 | #8 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 4,908 | #120 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 470 | 2,757 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 247 | 1,222 / 1,535 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 435 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 453 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 173.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 78.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Shenton Park 6008 | Shenton Park 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Nedlands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au | www.shenton.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Shenton College scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 70.7).
- •Rosalie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shenton College has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.5).
- •Shenton College is the larger school with 2,757 students compared with 470.
- •Shenton College has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Rosalie Primary School better than Shenton College?
On the Success Index, Shenton College ranks higher (76.7 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 Rosalie Primary School and Shenton College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shenton Park and Shenton Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosalie Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shenton College has 15.9.
How do Rosalie Primary School and Shenton College rank in WA?
Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 and Shenton College is 8th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.