Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs St Leo's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 138 m 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 Leo's Catholic College
Wahroonga · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Waitara NSW | St Leo's Catholic College Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 1,619 | #20 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 4,908 | #68 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 337 | 1,055 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 455 / 600 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Waitara 2077 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.stleos.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Leo's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 79.0).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Leo's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
- •St Leo's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 337.
- •St Leo's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (40% vs 19%).
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 Leo's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Leo's Catholic College ranks higher (80.1 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 Leo's Catholic College?
About 138 m in a straight line, between Waitara and Wahroonga 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 Leo's Catholic College has 13.5.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Leo's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 60th of 1,619 and St Leo's Catholic College is 20th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.