Mary Brooksbank School vs Rosemeadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Brooksbank School
Rosemeadow · Government special · U
123 students · ICSEA 1000
Rosemeadow Public School
Rosemeadow · Government primary · K-6
724 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Mary Brooksbank School Rosemeadow NSW | Rosemeadow Public School Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1214 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 123 | 724 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 90 | 359 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | – | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marybrooks-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | rosemeadow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Brooksbank School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.5).
- •Rosemeadow Public School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 123.
- •Mary Brooksbank School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -3%).
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 Rosemeadow Public 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 Rosemeadow Public School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Rosemeadow 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 Rosemeadow Public School has 14.5.
How do Mary Brooksbank School and Rosemeadow Public School rank in NSW?
Mary Brooksbank School is unranked and Rosemeadow Public School is 1214th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.