Rossmoyne Primary School vs Rossmoyne Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 665 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rossmoyne Primary School
Rossmoyne · Government primary · PP-6
407 students · ICSEA 1147
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Rossmoyne · Government high school · 7-12
2,824 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Rossmoyne Primary School Rossmoyne WA | Rossmoyne Senior High School Rossmoyne WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 583 | #5 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #697 of 4,908 | #96 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | PP-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 407 | 2,824 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 207 | 1,461 / 1,363 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 478 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 459 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 177.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rossmoyne 6148 | Rossmoyne 6148 |
| Council area | Canning | Melville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5405 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4048 |
The verdict
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 73.4).
- •Rossmoyne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School is the larger school with 2,824 students compared with 407.
- •Rossmoyne Senior High School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -5%).
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 Rossmoyne Primary School better than Rossmoyne Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Rossmoyne Senior High School ranks higher (78.0 vs 73.4 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 Rossmoyne Primary School and Rossmoyne Senior High School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Rossmoyne and Rossmoyne in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rossmoyne Primary School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossmoyne Senior High School has 15.9.
How do Rossmoyne Primary School and Rossmoyne Senior High School rank in WA?
Rossmoyne Primary School is 48th of 583 and Rossmoyne Senior High School is 5th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.