Bondi Beach Public School vs Rose Bay Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bondi Beach Public School
Bondi Beach · Government primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1120
Rose Bay Secondary College
Dover Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Bondi Beach Public School Bondi Beach NSW | Rose Bay Secondary College Dover Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 1,619 | #157 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1598 of 4,908 | #397 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 348 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 167 | 466 / 661 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Dover Heights 2030 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bondibeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rose Bay Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 63.5).
- •Bondi Beach Public School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rose Bay Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.3).
- •Rose Bay Secondary College is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 348.
- •Rose Bay Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -41%).
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 Bondi Beach Public School better than Rose Bay Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rose Bay Secondary College ranks higher (65.3 vs 63.5 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 Bondi Beach Public School and Rose Bay Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Dover Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bondi Beach Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay Secondary College has 14.0.
How do Bondi Beach Public School and Rose Bay Secondary College rank in NSW?
Bondi Beach Public School is 525th of 1,619 and Rose Bay Secondary College is 157th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.