North Gosford Learning Centre vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 470 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Gosford Learning Centre
North Gosford · Government special · U
38 students · ICSEA 905
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Wyoming · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | North Gosford Learning Centre North Gosford NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #364 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1165 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 38 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 32 | 218 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | North Gosford 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | Ngosfordlc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olrwyomingdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 18.5).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 38.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre 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 North Gosford Learning Centre 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 North Gosford Learning Centre and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between North Gosford and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Gosford Learning Centre has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.5.
How do North Gosford Learning Centre and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
North Gosford Learning Centre is unranked and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 364th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.