Green Square Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 940 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Green Square Public School
Zetlands · Government primary · K-6
107 students · ICSEA 1122
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rosebery · Catholic primary · K-2
150 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Green Square Public School Zetlands NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rosebery NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 1,619 | #47 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #36 of 4,908 | #195 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 107 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 55 | 78 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Zetlands 2017 | Rosebery 2018 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greensquare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | stjrosebery.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Green Square Public School scores higher on the Success Index (85.0 vs 79.9).
- •Green Square Public School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Green Square Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 107.
- •Green Square Public School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Green Square Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Green Square Public School ranks higher (85.0 vs 79.9 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 Green Square Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Zetlands and Rosebery in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Green Square Public School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.7.
How do Green Square Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Green Square Public School is 6th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 47th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.