Ironbark Ridge Public School vs Rouse Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km 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
Rouse Hill Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
1,058 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Ironbark Ridge Public School Rouse Hill NSW | Rouse Hill Public School Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,619 | #108 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 4,908 | #398 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 754 | 1,058 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 393 | 515 / 543 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rousehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rouse Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 73.9).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rouse Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
- •Rouse Hill Public School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 754.
- •Rouse Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -23%).
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 Rouse Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Rouse Hill Public School ranks higher (76.9 vs 73.9 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School and Rouse Hill Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill Public School has 15.4.
How do Ironbark Ridge Public School and Rouse Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Ironbark Ridge Public School is 176th of 1,619 and Rouse Hill Public School is 108th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.