Kesser Torah College vs Rose Bay Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 903 m 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
Rose Bay Secondary College
Dover Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Kesser Torah College Dover Heights NSW | Rose Bay Secondary College Dover Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 314 | #157 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #463 of 1,259 | #397 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 484 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 466 / 661 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dover Heights 2030 | Dover Heights 2030 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kessertorah.nsw.edu.au | rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rose Bay Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 60.0).
- •Rose Bay Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kesser Torah College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Rose Bay Secondary College is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 484.
- •Kesser Torah College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -16%).
- •Kesser Torah College is a independent school while Rose Bay Secondary College is a government 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 Kesser Torah College better than Rose Bay Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Rose Bay Secondary College ranks higher (65.3 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 Rose Bay Secondary College?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Dover Heights and Dover Heights 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 Rose Bay Secondary College has 14.0.
How do Kesser Torah College and Rose Bay Secondary College rank in NSW?
Kesser Torah College is 146th of 314 and Rose Bay Secondary College is 157th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.