Gosford Public School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford Public School
West Gosford · Government primary · K-6
545 students · ICSEA 1049
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Wyoming · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Gosford Public School West Gosford NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #806 of 1,619 | #364 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2466 of 4,908 | #1165 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 545 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 286 | 218 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | West Gosford 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olrwyomingdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 53.3).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosford Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 443.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 0%).
- •Gosford Public 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 Public School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 53.3 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 Gosford Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Gosford and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.5.
How do Gosford Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gosford Public School is 806th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 364th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.