Rosalie Primary School vs Subiaco Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.3 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
Subiaco Primary School
Subiaco · Government primary · K-6
706 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Rosalie Primary School Shenton Park WA | Subiaco Primary School Subiaco WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 583 | #30 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #958 of 4,908 | #523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 470 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 247 | 364 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Shenton Park 6008 | Subiaco 6008 |
| Council area | Subiaco | Subiaco |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosalie.wa.edu.au | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5424 |
The verdict
- •Subiaco Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 70.7).
- •Rosalie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Subiaco Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Subiaco Primary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 470.
- •Subiaco Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Subiaco Primary School?
On the Success Index, Subiaco Primary School ranks higher (75.2 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 Subiaco Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Shenton Park and Subiaco in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rosalie Primary School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Subiaco Primary School has 16.8.
How do Rosalie Primary School and Subiaco Primary School rank in WA?
Rosalie Primary School is 82nd of 583 and Subiaco Primary School is 30th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.