Christ The King Primary School vs Maria Regina Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Primary School
North Rocks · Catholic primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 1102
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School
Avalon Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Christ The King Primary School North Rocks NSW | Maria Regina Catholic Primary School Avalon Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 1,619 | #158 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 4,908 | #579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 279 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 147 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | Avalon Beach 2107 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au | www.mradbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maria Regina Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 72.4).
- •Christ The King Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Christ The King Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 154.
- •Maria Regina Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
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 Christ The King Primary School better than Maria Regina Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 72.4 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 Christ The King Primary School and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between North Rocks and Avalon Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ The King Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School has 14.7.
How do Christ The King Primary School and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Christ The King Primary School is 228th of 1,619 and Maria Regina Catholic Primary School is 158th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.