Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Acres Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 831 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
Thomas Acres Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Rosemeadow NSW | Thomas Acres Public School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 1,619 | #1389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1871 of 4,908 | #4257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 202 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 244 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhcdow.catholic.edu.au | thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 28.3).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Thomas Acres Public School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 202.
- •Thomas Acres Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Thomas Acres 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 Thomas Acres Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 28.3 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and Thomas Acres Public School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and Ambarvale 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 Thomas Acres Public School has 15.4.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and Thomas Acres Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,619 and Thomas Acres Public School is 1389th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.