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Macarthur Girls High School vs Rosehill Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMacarthur Girls High School
Parramatta NSW
Rosehill Public School
Rosehill NSW
Success Index
63
Top 50%
67
Top 25%
State rank (type)#171 of 539#430 of 1,619
National rank (type)#437 of 1,472#1317 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypeSecondaryPrimary
Year range7-12P-6
Students997550
Girls / boys997 / 0259 / 291
Foundation intake–81
Year 7 cohort184–
Year 12 cohort188–
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-17%-18%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10711067
ICSEA percentile76th74th
Top SEA quarter33%29%
Bottom SEA quarter16%16%
Students per teacher14.714.3
Teaching staff (FTE)67.838.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE)13.46.3
Language background other than English92%93%
Indigenous students1%1%
SuburbParramatta 2150Rosehill 2142
Council areaParramattaParramatta
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitemacarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.aurosehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Rosehill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 63.1).
  • •Macarthur Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Macarthur Girls High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 550.

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 Macarthur Girls High School better than Rosehill Public School?

On the Success Index, Rosehill Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.1 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 Macarthur Girls High School and Rosehill Public School?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Rosehill in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Public School has 14.3.

How do Macarthur Girls High School and Rosehill Public School rank in NSW?

Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 and Rosehill Public School is 430th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.