Parramatta Public School vs Rosehill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parramatta Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1134
Rosehill Public School
Rosehill · Government primary · P-6
550 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Parramatta Public School Parramatta NSW | Rosehill Public School Rosehill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,619 | #430 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1260 of 4,908 | #1317 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 671 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 318 | 259 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Rosehill 2142 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rosehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.4 vs 66.7).
- •Parramatta Public School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rosehill Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Parramatta Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 550.
- •Rosehill Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -33%).
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 Parramatta Public School better than Rosehill Public 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 Parramatta Public School and Rosehill Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Rosehill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosehill Public School has 14.3.
How do Parramatta Public School and Rosehill Public School rank in NSW?
Parramatta Public School is 410th of 1,619 and Rosehill Public School is 430th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.