Ironbark Ridge Public School vs Our Lady of the Angels Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 380 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ironbark Ridge Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
754 students · ICSEA 1156
Our Lady of the Angels Primary School
Kellyville · Catholic primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Ironbark Ridge Public School Rouse Hill NSW | Our Lady of the Angels Primary School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,619 | #239 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 4,908 | #824 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 754 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 393 | 307 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 32.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olarousehill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 72.0).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Angels Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.5).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 600.
- •Our Lady of the Angels Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -23%).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School is a government school while Our Lady of the Angels 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School better than Our Lady of the Angels Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ironbark Ridge Public School ranks higher (73.9 vs 72.0 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School and Our Lady of the Angels Primary School?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ironbark Ridge Public School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Angels Primary School has 18.2.
How do Ironbark Ridge Public School and Our Lady of the Angels Primary School rank in NSW?
Ironbark Ridge Public School is 176th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Angels Primary School is 239th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.