Annandale Public School vs Rose Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale Public School
Annandale · Government primary · P-6
363 students · ICSEA 1145
Rose Bay Public School
Rose Bay · Government primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Annandale Public School Annandale NSW | Rose Bay Public School Rose Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 1,619 | #250 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #38 of 4,908 | #845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 181 | 181 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Rose Bay 2029 |
| Council area | Inner West | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annandale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rosebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Annandale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (84.8 vs 71.8).
- •Annandale Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.5).
- •Rose Bay Public School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 363.
- •Annandale Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -32%).
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 Annandale Public School better than Rose Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Annandale Public School ranks higher (84.8 vs 71.8 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 Annandale Public School and Rose Bay Public School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Rose Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay Public School has 17.5.
How do Annandale Public School and Rose Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Annandale Public School is 7th of 1,619 and Rose Bay Public School is 250th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.