Ropes Crossing Public School vs St Marys North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ropes Crossing Public School
Ropes Crossing · Government primary · K-6
789 students · ICSEA 1019
St Marys North Public School
North St Marys · Government primary · K-6
345 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Ropes Crossing Public School Ropes Crossing NSW | St Marys North Public School North St Marys NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #970 of 1,619 | #1605 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3014 of 4,908 | #4863 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 789 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 403 | 169 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 29% |
| Suburb | Ropes Crossing 2760 | North St Marys 2760 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ropescross-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmarysnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ropes Crossing Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 16.6).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Marys North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.2).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 345.
- •Ropes Crossing Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
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 Ropes Crossing Public School better than St Marys North Public School?
On the Success Index, Ropes Crossing Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 16.6 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 Ropes Crossing Public School and St Marys North Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ropes Crossing and North St Marys in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ropes Crossing Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Marys North Public School has 15.5.
How do Ropes Crossing Public School and St Marys North Public School rank in NSW?
Ropes Crossing Public School is 970th of 1,619 and St Marys North Public School is 1605th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.