Mary Brooksbank School vs Redbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Brooksbank School
Rosemeadow · Government special · U
123 students · ICSEA 1000
Redbank School
Westmead · Government special · U
46 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Mary Brooksbank School Rosemeadow NSW | Redbank School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 123 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 90 | 31 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marybrooks-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | redbank-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Redbank School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 4.7).
- •Mary Brooksbank School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 46.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
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 Mary Brooksbank School better than Redbank School?
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 Mary Brooksbank School and Redbank School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Brooksbank School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank School has 3.8.
How do Mary Brooksbank School and Redbank School rank in NSW?
Mary Brooksbank School is unranked and Redbank School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.