Killarney Vale Public School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killarney Vale Public School
Killarney Vale · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 963
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shelly Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Killarney Vale Public School Killarney Vale NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1230 of 1,619 | #582 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3816 of 4,908 | #1779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 477 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 245 | 289 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 7% |
| Suburb | Killarney Vale 2261 | Shelly Beach 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killarneyv-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olrtedbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 34.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killarney Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 477.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 11%).
- •Killarney Vale Public School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary 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 Killarney Vale Public School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 34.4 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 Killarney Vale Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Killarney Vale and Shelly Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killarney Vale Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 19.4.
How do Killarney Vale Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Killarney Vale Public School is 1230th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 582nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.