Pittwater House Schools vs St Rose Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pittwater House Schools
Collaroy · Independent combined · K-12
1,002 students · ICSEA 1158
St Rose Catholic Primary School
Collaroy Plateau · Catholic primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Pittwater House Schools Collaroy NSW | St Rose Catholic Primary School Collaroy Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 314 | #35 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #65 of 1,259 | #153 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,002 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 464 / 538 | 133 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 110 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.4 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Collaroy 2097 | Collaroy Plateau 2097 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pittwaterhouse.com.au/ | www.srcpdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pittwater House Schools scores higher on the Success Index (82.9 vs 81.0).
- •Pittwater House Schools has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pittwater House Schools has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 17.2).
- •Pittwater House Schools is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 227.
- •Pittwater House Schools has grown faster over five years (24% vs 7%).
- •Pittwater House Schools is a independent school while St Rose Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Pittwater House Schools better than St Rose Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pittwater House Schools ranks higher (82.9 vs 81.0 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 Pittwater House Schools and St Rose Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Collaroy and Collaroy Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pittwater House Schools has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rose Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do Pittwater House Schools and St Rose Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Pittwater House Schools is 22nd of 314 and St Rose Catholic Primary School is 35th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.