Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs St Gregory's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 301 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shelly Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1057
St Gregory's Primary School
Queanbeyan · Catholic primary · K-6
730 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach NSW | St Gregory's Primary School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 1,619 | #584 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1779 of 4,908 | #1781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 606 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 317 | 373 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 135 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 40.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Shelly Beach 2261 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olrtedbb.catholic.edu.au | stgregsps.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.7 vs 61.7).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gregory's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.4).
- •St Gregory's Primary School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 606.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% 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 Rosary Catholic Primary School better than St Gregory's 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Gregory's Primary School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Shelly Beach and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gregory's Primary School has 18.1.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Gregory's Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 582nd of 1,619 and St Gregory's Primary School is 584th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.