Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs The Entrance Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 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
The Entrance Public School
The Entrance · Government primary · P-6
422 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Shelly Beach NSW | The Entrance Public School The Entrance NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 1,619 | #1288 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1779 of 4,908 | #3996 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 606 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 317 | 176 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 26% |
| Suburb | Shelly Beach 2261 | The Entrance 2261 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olrtedbb.catholic.edu.au | thentrance-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 31.8).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Entrance Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 422.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -7%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Entrance 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 of the Rosary Catholic Primary School better than The Entrance Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 31.8 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 The Entrance Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Shelly Beach and The Entrance 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 The Entrance Public School has 14.1.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and The Entrance Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 582nd of 1,619 and The Entrance Public School is 1288th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.