Rockdale Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 590 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rockdale · Catholic primary · K-6
204 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Rockdale Public School Rockdale NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #489 of 1,619 | #273 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1489 of 4,908 | #928 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 153 | 97 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rockdale 2216 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rockdale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjrockdale.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 64.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockdale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Rockdale Public School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 204.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
- •Rockdale Public School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Rockdale Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.0 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Rockdale and Rockdale 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 13.9.
How do Rockdale Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Rockdale Public School is 489th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 273rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.