Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 91 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School
Lawson · Catholic primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 1076
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Wyoming · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School Lawson NSW | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #256 of 1,619 | #364 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 4,908 | #1165 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 115 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 56 | 218 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Lawson 2783 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au | www.olrwyomingdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 68.4).
- •Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 18.5).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 115.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 6%).
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 of The Nativity Primary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 68.4 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 of The Nativity Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Lawson and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.5.
How do Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of The Nativity Primary School is 256th of 1,619 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 364th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.