Castle Cove Public School vs Roseville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Cove Public School
Castle Cove · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1167
Roseville Public School
Roseville · Government primary · K-6
520 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Castle Cove Public School Castle Cove NSW | Roseville Public School Roseville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 1,619 | #252 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 4,908 | #852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 273 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 140 | 248 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Cove 2069 | Roseville 2069 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | roseville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Castle Cove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 71.7).
- •Roseville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Castle Cove Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.4).
- •Roseville Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 273.
- •Roseville Public School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -39%).
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 Castle Cove Public School better than Roseville Public School?
On the Success Index, Castle Cove Public School ranks higher (74.5 vs 71.7 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 Castle Cove Public School and Roseville Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Castle Cove and Roseville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Cove Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseville Public School has 18.4.
How do Castle Cove Public School and Roseville Public School rank in NSW?
Castle Cove Public School is 156th of 1,619 and Roseville Public School is 252nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.