Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney vs Rosebank College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
Croydon · Independent combined · K-12
1,495 students · ICSEA 1160
Rosebank College
Five Dock · Independent high school · 7-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney Croydon NSW | Rosebank College Five Dock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 314 | #15 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #97 of 1,259 | #50 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 1,495 / 0 | 727 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | 261 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 224 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 158.6 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.4 | 54.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Five Dock 2046 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plc.nsw.edu.au | www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.7 vs 81.3).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,472.
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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney better than Rosebank College?
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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney and Rosebank College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Five Dock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosebank College has 12.4.
How do Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney and Rosebank College rank in NSW?
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is 40th of 314 and Rosebank College is 15th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.