Bradfield College vs Rose Bay Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield College
St Leonards · Government high school · 11-12
322 students · ICSEA 1108
Rose Bay Secondary College
Dover Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Bradfield College St Leonards NSW | Rose Bay Secondary College Dover Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 539 | #157 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,472 | #397 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 322 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 90 | 466 / 661 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | Dover Heights 2030 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bradfield.nsw.edu.au | rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 65.3).
- •Bradfield College has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.0).
- •Rose Bay Secondary College is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 322.
- •Bradfield College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -16%).
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 Bradfield College better than Rose Bay Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bradfield College ranks higher (85.6 vs 65.3 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 Bradfield College and Rose Bay Secondary College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Dover Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradfield College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay Secondary College has 14.0.
How do Bradfield College and Rose Bay Secondary College rank in NSW?
Bradfield College is 6th of 539 and Rose Bay Secondary College is 157th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.