Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Waitara · Catholic primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1153
St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School
Leichhardt · Catholic primary · K-6
91 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Waitara NSW | St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 1,619 | #26 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 4,908 | #112 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 58 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Waitara 2077 | Leichhardt 2040 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au | stfleichhardt.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 79.0).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 17.3).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 91.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -33%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Hornsby
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School better than St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 79.0 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 Fiacre's Catholic Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Waitara and Leichhardt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School has 8.3.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 60th of 1,619 and St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School is 26th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.