Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs St Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Fairfield · Catholic primary · K-6
691 students · ICSEA 997
St Paul's Primary School
Rutherford · Catholic primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield NSW | St Paul's Primary School Rutherford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1099 of 1,619 | #1151 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3442 of 4,908 | #3610 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 691 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 310 | 185 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Fairfield 2165 | Rutherford 2320 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olrfairfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | rutherford.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 37.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.2).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 370.
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 Rosary Catholic Primary School better than St Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 37.4 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 Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Paul's Primary School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Rutherford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Primary School has 16.5.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Paul's Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1099th of 1,619 and St Paul's Primary School is 1151st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.