Gosford High School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 989 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford High School
Gosford · Government high school · 7-12
1,067 students · ICSEA 1157
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Wyoming · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Gosford High School Gosford NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 539 | #364 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 1,472 | #1165 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,067 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 603 | 218 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 166 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.6 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olrwyomingdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gosford High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 68.4).
- •Gosford High School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1076), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosford High School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.5).
- •Gosford High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 443.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 1%).
- •Gosford High School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Gosford High School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gosford High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 68.4 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 Gosford High School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Gosford and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.5.
How do Gosford High School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gosford High School is 43rd of 539 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 364th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.