Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School vs Tallowood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 281 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School
Kellyville · Catholic primary · K-6
627 students · ICSEA 1116
Tallowood School
Kellyville · Government special · U
98 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School Kellyville NSW | Tallowood School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #498 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 627 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 318 | 25 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kellyville 2155 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olorkellyville.catholic.edu.au | tallowood-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallowood School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 18.1).
- •Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 98.
- •Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 3%).
- •Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School is a catholic school while Tallowood 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 Primary School better than Tallowood 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 Primary School and Tallowood School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Kellyville and Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallowood School has 4.5.
How do Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School and Tallowood School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School is 133rd of 1,619 and Tallowood School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.