Roseville College vs St Pius X College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roseville College
Roseville · Independent combined · K-12
1,060 students · ICSEA 1191
St Pius X College
Chatswood · Independent combined · 5-12
1,183 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Roseville College Roseville NSW | St Pius X College Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 314 | #75 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #70 of 1,259 | #213 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,060 | 1,183 |
| Girls / boys | 1,060 / 0 | 0 / 1,183 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.1 | 97.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.2 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Roseville 2069 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rosevillecollege.com | www.spx.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Roseville College scores higher on the Success Index (82.4 vs 72.7).
- •Roseville College has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1144), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roseville College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •St Pius X College is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 1,060.
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 Roseville College better than St Pius X College?
On the Success Index, Roseville College ranks higher (82.4 vs 72.7 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 Roseville College and St Pius X College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Roseville and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roseville College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X College has 12.1.
How do Roseville College and St Pius X College rank in NSW?
Roseville College is 26th of 314 and St Pius X College is 75th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.