Normanhurst Boys High School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 903 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Normanhurst Boys High School
Normanhurst · Government high school · 7-12
752 students · ICSEA 1207
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Waitara · Catholic primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Normanhurst Boys High School Normanhurst NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Waitara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 539 | #60 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #87 of 1,472 | #254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 752 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 752 | 168 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1207 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.2 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Normanhurst 2076 | Waitara 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | normanhurstboys.nsw.edu.au | www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.8 vs 79.0).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Normanhurst Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.3).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 337.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 1%).
- •Normanhurst Boys High School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Normanhurst Boys High School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary 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 Normanhurst Boys High School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Normanhurst and Waitara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Normanhurst Boys High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Normanhurst Boys High School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Normanhurst Boys High School is 29th of 539 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 60th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.