Mercy Catholic College vs Roseville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mercy Catholic College
Chatswood · Catholic high school · 7-12
728 students · ICSEA 1134
Roseville Public School
Roseville · Government primary · K-6
520 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Mercy Catholic College Chatswood NSW | Roseville Public School Roseville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 539 | #252 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #119 of 1,472 | #852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 728 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 728 / 0 | 248 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 125 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.4 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chatswood 2067 | Roseville 2069 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au | roseville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mercy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 71.7).
- •Roseville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.4).
- •Mercy Catholic College is the larger school with 728 students compared with 520.
- •Mercy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -21%).
- •Mercy Catholic College is a catholic school while Roseville Public School 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 Mercy Catholic College better than Roseville Public School?
On the Success Index, Mercy Catholic College ranks higher (76.7 vs 71.7 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 Mercy Catholic College and Roseville Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chatswood and Roseville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mercy Catholic College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roseville Public School has 18.4.
How do Mercy Catholic College and Roseville Public School rank in NSW?
Mercy Catholic College is 45th of 539 and Roseville Public School is 252nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.