Also known as RDPS, Rosewood Downs PS and RDPS Dandenong North
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B overall.
Rosewood Downs Primary School is also known as RDPS, Rosewood Downs PS and RDPS Dandenong North.
Rosewood Downs Primary School draws students from the Rosewood Downs Primary School.
Rosewood Downs Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 56.6/100, grade B (around the national average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (around the national average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1023 (57th percentile; the national average is 1,000). Notably, student growth grades A− (top ~9% nationally).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Rosewood Downs Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 410 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 481, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Rosewood Downs Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 258 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Rosewood Downs Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Rosewood Downs Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Rosewood Downs Primary School is located in Dandenong North, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1023 (57th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.