Carlingford High School vs Roselea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 200 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlingford High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,772 students · ICSEA 1111
Roselea Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Carlingford High School Carlingford NSW | Roselea Public School Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 539 | #189 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 1,472 | #675 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,772 | 306 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 1,084 | 137 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 391 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 268 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.4 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | roselea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 73.6).
- •Roselea Public School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roselea Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Carlingford High School is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 306.
- •Carlingford High School has grown faster over five years (28% 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 Carlingford High School better than Roselea 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 Carlingford High School and Roselea Public School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Carlingford and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlingford High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roselea Public School has 14.0.
How do Carlingford High School and Roselea Public School rank in NSW?
Carlingford High School is 76th of 539 and Roselea Public School is 189th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.