Kesser Torah College vs Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kesser Torah College
Dover Heights · Independent combined · K-12
484 students · ICSEA 1082
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart
Rose Bay · Independent combined · K-12
851 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Kesser Torah College Dover Heights NSW | Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Rose Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 314 | #42 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #463 of 1,259 | #104 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 484 | 851 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 813 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 105.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 47.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dover Heights 2030 | Rose Bay 2029 |
| Council area | Waverley | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kessertorah.nsw.edu.au | www.krb.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart scores higher on the Success Index (80.4 vs 60.0).
- •Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.3).
- •Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is the larger school with 851 students compared with 484.
- •Kesser Torah College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -6%).
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 Kesser Torah College better than Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart?
On the Success Index, Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart ranks higher (80.4 vs 60.0 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 Kesser Torah College and Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dover Heights and Rose Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kesser Torah College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart has 8.1.
How do Kesser Torah College and Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart rank in NSW?
Kesser Torah College is 146th of 314 and Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is 42nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.