Bateau Bay Public School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bateau Bay Public School
Bateau Bay · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1029
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shelly Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Bateau Bay Public School Bateau Bay NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #867 of 1,619 | #582 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2647 of 4,908 | #1779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 332 | 289 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bateau Bay 2261 | Shelly Beach 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bateaubay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olrtedbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 50.6).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bateau Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •Bateau Bay Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 606.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -16%).
- •Bateau Bay Public School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bateau Bay Public School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 50.6 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 Bateau Bay Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bateau Bay and Shelly Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bateau Bay Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 19.4.
How do Bateau Bay Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bateau Bay Public School is 867th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 582nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.