Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs Waitara Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 924 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
Waitara Public School
Wahroonga · Government primary · K-6
972 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Waitara NSW | Waitara Public School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 1,619 | #180 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #254 of 4,908 | #655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 972 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 169 | 457 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 112 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1153 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 54.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waitara 2077 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au | waitara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.8).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.8).
- •Waitara Public School is the larger school with 972 students compared with 337.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -9%).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Waitara 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 Waitara Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.8 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 Waitara Public School?
About 924 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 Waitara Public School has 17.8.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and Waitara Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 60th of 1,619 and Waitara Public School is 180th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.