Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart vs Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart
Rose Bay · Independent combined · K-12
851 students · ICSEA 1160
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
Croydon · Independent combined · K-12
1,495 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Rose Bay NSW | Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney Croydon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 314 | #40 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #104 of 1,259 | #97 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 851 | 1,495 |
| Girls / boys | 813 / 38 | 1,495 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.1 | 158.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.3 | 125.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rose Bay 2029 | Croydon 2132 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.krb.nsw.edu.au/ | www.plc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.4 vs 80.7).
- •Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.4).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 851.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart better than Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Rose Bay and Croydon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has 9.4.
How do Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney rank in NSW?
Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is 42nd of 314 and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is 40th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.