St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs St Rose Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Clovelly · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1148
St Rose Catholic Primary School
Collaroy Plateau · Catholic primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly NSW | St Rose Catholic Primary School Collaroy Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 1,619 | #35 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #164 of 4,908 | #153 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 77 | 133 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clovelly 2031 | Collaroy Plateau 2097 |
| Council area | Randwick | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | staclovelly.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.srcpdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.8 vs 81.0).
- •St Rose Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •St Rose Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 163.
- •St Rose Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -5%).
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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School better than St Rose Catholic Primary 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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Rose Catholic Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Clovelly and Collaroy Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rose Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Rose Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 39th of 1,619 and St Rose Catholic Primary School is 35th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.