Rossmore Public School vs Villawood North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rossmore Public School
Rossmore · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 937
Villawood North Public School
Fairfield East · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Rossmore Public School Rossmore NSW | Villawood North Public School Fairfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1154 of 1,619 | #1181 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3617 of 4,908 | #3681 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 73 | 112 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rossmore 2557 | Fairfield East 2165 |
| Council area | Camden | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rossmore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | villawoodn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.3 vs 36.4).
- •Rossmore Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Villawood North Public School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 113.
- •Rossmore Public School has grown faster over five years (74% vs 1%).
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 Rossmore Public School better than Villawood North Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rossmore Public School and Villawood North Public School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Rossmore and Fairfield East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rossmore Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Villawood North Public School has 11.6.
How do Rossmore Public School and Villawood North Public School rank in NSW?
Rossmore Public School is 1154th of 1,619 and Villawood North Public School is 1181st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.