Christ The King Primary School vs North Rocks Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 809 m 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
North Rocks Public School
North Rocks · Government primary · K-6
861 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Christ The King Primary School North Rocks NSW | North Rocks Public School North Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 1,619 | #135 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 4,908 | #530 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 279 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 147 | 395 / 466 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 48.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | North Rocks 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au | northrocks-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Rocks Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 72.4).
- •North Rocks Public School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ The King Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •North Rocks Public School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 279.
- •North Rocks Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
- •Christ The King Primary School is a catholic school while North Rocks Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 North Rocks Public School?
On the Success Index, North Rocks Public School ranks higher (75.1 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 North Rocks Public School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between North Rocks and North Rocks 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 North Rocks Public School has 17.6.
How do Christ The King Primary School and North Rocks Public School rank in NSW?
Christ The King Primary School is 228th of 1,619 and North Rocks Public School is 135th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.