Roselea Public School vs Strathfield North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roselea Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
306 students · ICSEA 1112
Strathfield North Public School
North Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Roselea Public School Carlingford NSW | Strathfield North Public School North Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 1,619 | #84 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #675 of 4,908 | #321 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 306 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 169 | 242 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | North Strathfield 2137 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | roselea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfien-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 73.6).
- •Strathfield North Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Strathfield North Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 306.
- •Strathfield North Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
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 Roselea Public School better than Strathfield North Public School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield North Public School ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.6 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 Roselea Public School and Strathfield North Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and North Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roselea Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield North Public School has 12.0.
How do Roselea Public School and Strathfield North Public School rank in NSW?
Roselea Public School is 189th of 1,619 and Strathfield North Public School is 84th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.