Kogarah Public School vs Rockdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kogarah Public School
Kogarah · Government primary · K-6
456 students · ICSEA 1087
Rockdale Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Kogarah Public School Kogarah NSW | Rockdale Public School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #459 of 1,619 | #489 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1374 of 4,908 | #1489 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 456 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 229 | 168 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kogarah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rockdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kogarah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.6).
- •Kogarah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockdale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Kogarah Public School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 321.
- •Kogarah Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
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 Kogarah Public School better than Rockdale Public School?
On the Success Index, Kogarah Public School ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.6 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 Kogarah Public School and Rockdale Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kogarah and Rockdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kogarah Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockdale Public School has 13.0.
How do Kogarah Public School and Rockdale Public School rank in NSW?
Kogarah Public School is 459th of 1,619 and Rockdale Public School is 489th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.