Christ The King Primary School vs Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 52 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
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
Terrigal · Catholic primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Christ The King Primary School North Rocks NSW | Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 1,619 | #300 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 4,908 | #992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 279 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 147 | 292 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au | www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 70.3).
- •Christ The King Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.9).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 279.
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Parramatta
Frequently asked questions
Is Christ The King Primary School better than Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Christ The King Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 70.3 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between North Rocks and Terrigal 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has 20.9.
How do Christ The King Primary School and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Christ The King Primary School is 228th of 1,619 and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is 300th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.