Ropes Crossing Public School vs Tregear Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Tregear Public School
Tregear · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 817
| Measure | Ropes Crossing Public School Ropes Crossing NSW | Tregear Public School Tregear NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #970 of 1,619 | #1582 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3014 of 4,908 | #4778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 789 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 403 | 155 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 817 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 39% |
| Suburb | Ropes Crossing 2760 | Tregear 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ropescross-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tregear-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ropes Crossing Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 20.0).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 817), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tregear Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.2).
- •Ropes Crossing Public School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 325.
- •Tregear Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
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 Tregear Public School?
On the Success Index, Ropes Crossing Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 20.0 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 Ropes Crossing Public School and Tregear Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ropes Crossing and Tregear 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 Tregear Public School has 12.8.
How do Ropes Crossing Public School and Tregear Public School rank in NSW?
Ropes Crossing Public School is 970th of 1,619 and Tregear Public School is 1582nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.