Croydon Public School vs Rosebank College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Public School
Croydon · Government primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1119
Rosebank College
Five Dock · Independent high school · 7-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Croydon Public School Croydon NSW | Rosebank College Five Dock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,619 | #15 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 4,908 | #50 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 576 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 286 | 727 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 224 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 54.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Five Dock 2046 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | croydon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rosebank College scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 69.5).
- •Rosebank College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosebank College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.7).
- •Rosebank College is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 576.
- •Rosebank College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -13%).
- •Croydon Public School is a government school while Rosebank College is an independent 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 Croydon Public School better than Rosebank College?
On the Success Index, Rosebank College ranks higher (81.3 vs 69.5 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 Croydon Public School and Rosebank College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Five Dock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebank College has 12.4.
How do Croydon Public School and Rosebank College rank in NSW?
Croydon Public School is 318th of 1,619 and Rosebank College is 15th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.