Burwood Girls High School vs Rosebank College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 910 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Girls High School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 1086
Rosebank College
Five Dock · Independent high school · 7-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Burwood Girls High School Croydon NSW | Rosebank College Five Dock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 539 | #15 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 1,472 | #50 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 1,083 / 1 | 727 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 224 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 54.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Five Dock 2046 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwoodg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosebank College scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 62.9).
- •Rosebank College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebank College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Rosebank College is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,084.
- •Rosebank College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
- •Burwood Girls High School is a government school while Rosebank College is an independent 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 Burwood Girls High School better than Rosebank College?
On the Success Index, Rosebank College ranks higher (81.3 vs 62.9 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 Burwood Girls High School and Rosebank College?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Five Dock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Girls High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebank College has 12.4.
How do Burwood Girls High School and Rosebank College rank in NSW?
Burwood Girls High School is 176th of 539 and Rosebank College is 15th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.