Rockdale Public School vs St George Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 886 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rockdale Public School
Rockdale · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 1053
St George Girls High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
908 students · ICSEA 1148
| Measure | Rockdale Public School Rockdale NSW | St George Girls High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 1,619 | #67 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1489 of 4,908 | #186 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 321 | 908 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 153 | 908 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1148 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rockdale 2216 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rockdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stgeorgegi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St George Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 64.6).
- •St George Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockdale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •St George Girls High School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 321.
- •St George Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
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 Rockdale Public School better than St George Girls High School?
On the Success Index, St George Girls High School ranks higher (74.1 vs 64.6 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 Rockdale Public School and St George Girls High School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Rockdale and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rockdale Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George Girls High School has 14.5.
How do Rockdale Public School and St George Girls High School rank in NSW?
Rockdale Public School is 489th of 1,619 and St George Girls High School is 67th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.