Cairnsfoot School vs Rockdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 992 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cairnsfoot School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government special · U
99 students · ICSEA 1036
Rockdale Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Cairnsfoot School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | Rockdale Public School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #489 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 76 | 168 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cairnsfoot-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | rockdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rockdale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairnsfoot School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 13.0).
- •Rockdale Public School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 99.
- •Cairnsfoot School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
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 Cairnsfoot School better than Rockdale Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cairnsfoot School and Rockdale Public School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Rockdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairnsfoot School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockdale Public School has 13.0.
How do Cairnsfoot School and Rockdale Public School rank in NSW?
Cairnsfoot School is unranked and Rockdale Public School is 489th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.