McAuley Catholic Primary School vs Rose Bay Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 943 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley Catholic Primary School
Rose Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1168
Rose Bay Secondary College
Dover Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,127 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay NSW | Rose Bay Secondary College Dover Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 1,619 | #157 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 4,908 | #397 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 273 | 1,127 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 131 | 466 / 661 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +207% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 80.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rose Bay 2029 | Dover Heights 2030 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mcauley.syd.catholic.edu.au | rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 65.3).
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rose Bay Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Rose Bay Secondary College is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 273.
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (207% vs -16%).
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Rose Bay Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 McAuley Catholic Primary School better than Rose Bay Secondary College?
On the Success Index, McAuley Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 65.3 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 McAuley Catholic Primary School and Rose Bay Secondary College?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Rose Bay and Dover Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McAuley Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rose Bay Secondary College has 14.0.
How do McAuley Catholic Primary School and Rose Bay Secondary College rank in NSW?
McAuley Catholic Primary School is 88th of 1,619 and Rose Bay Secondary College is 157th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.