Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School vs Rosemeadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 758 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Rosemeadow · Catholic primary · K-6
202 students · ICSEA 1045
Rosemeadow Public School
Rosemeadow · Government primary · K-6
724 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Rosemeadow NSW | Rosemeadow Public School Rosemeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 1,619 | #1214 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1871 of 4,908 | #3776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 202 | 724 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 359 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Rosemeadow 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhcdow.catholic.edu.au | rosemeadow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 35.0).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosemeadow Public School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 202.
- •Rosemeadow Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -12%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Rosemeadow 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School better than Rosemeadow Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 35.0 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and Rosemeadow Public School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Rosemeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosemeadow Public School has 14.5.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and Rosemeadow Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,619 and Rosemeadow Public School is 1214th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.