Rosewood Downs Primary School
Rosewood Downs Primary School is a government primary school in Dandenong North, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 258 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 66% have a language background other than English.
Dandenong North VIC 3175. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rosewood Downs Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Rosewood Downs Primary School ranks 837th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Elizabeth's School, a Catholic primary school 1.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Rosewood Downs Primary School scores 1023, near average.
School zone
Rosewood Downs Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Dandenong North
Rosewood Downs Primary School is located in Dandenong North, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,436/wk and median rent of $341/wk. Population: 22,550.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dandenong North suburb profileSchools near Rosewood Downs Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rosewood Downs Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's SchoolCatholic Primary · Dandenong North | 1.4 km | 1045 | 22 higher | 244 |
| Lyndale Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dandenong North | 1.6 km | 935 | 88 lower | 850 |
| Nazareth CollegeCatholic Secondary · Noble Park North | 1.7 km | 1050 | 27 higher | 972 |
| Wooranna Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong | 1.8 km | 953 | 70 lower | 263 |
| Silverton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Noble Park North | 1.9 km | 1023 | same | 406 |
| Mulgrave Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mulgrave | 2.0 km | 1079 | 56 higher | 426 |
| Carwatha College P-12Government Combined · Noble Park | 2.2 km | 976 | 47 lower | 681 |
| Lyndale Greens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Dandenong North | 2.4 km | 974 | 49 lower | 446 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosewood Downs Primary School a government school?
Yes, Rosewood Downs Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rosewood Downs Primary School offer?
Rosewood Downs Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Rosewood Downs Primary School's ICSEA score?
Rosewood Downs Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rosewood Downs Primary School?
Rosewood Downs Primary School has 258 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rosewood Downs Primary School?
The nearest schools to Rosewood Downs Primary School are St Elizabeth's School (1.4 km), Lyndale Secondary College (1.6 km), Nazareth College (1.7 km).
Where is Rosewood Downs Primary School located?
Rosewood Downs Primary School is located in Dandenong North, VIC 3175. Visit the school website at http://www.rosewooddownsps.vic.edu.au/.