Byron Bay Public School vs Rosehill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 626 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Bay Public School
Byron Bay · Government primary · K-6
461 students · ICSEA 1067
Rosehill Public School
Rosehill · Government primary · P-6
550 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Byron Bay Public School Byron Bay NSW | Rosehill Public School Rosehill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 1,619 | #430 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2363 of 4,908 | #1317 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 461 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 246 | 259 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Byron Bay 2481 | Rosehill 2142 |
| Council area | Byron | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | byronbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rosehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rosehill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 54.5).
- •Rosehill Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Rosehill Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 461.
- •Rosehill Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -31%).
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 Byron Bay Public School better than Rosehill Public School?
On the Success Index, Rosehill Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 54.5 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 Byron Bay Public School and Rosehill Public School?
About 626 km in a straight line, between Byron Bay and Rosehill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byron Bay Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Public School has 14.3.
How do Byron Bay Public School and Rosehill Public School rank in NSW?
Byron Bay Public School is 775th of 1,619 and Rosehill Public School is 430th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.