Balmain Public School vs Roseville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balmain Public School
Balmain · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1172
Roseville Public School
Roseville · Government primary · K-6
520 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Balmain Public School Balmain NSW | Roseville Public School Roseville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 1,619 | #252 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #566 of 4,908 | #852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 172 | 248 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Roseville 2069 |
| Council area | Inner West | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roseville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Balmain Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 71.7).
- •Roseville Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 321.
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 Balmain Public School better than Roseville Public School?
On the Success Index, Balmain Public School ranks higher (74.6 vs 71.7 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 Balmain Public School and Roseville Public School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Roseville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balmain Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseville Public School has 18.4.
How do Balmain Public School and Roseville Public School rank in NSW?
Balmain Public School is 151st of 1,619 and Roseville Public School is 252nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.