Rose Bay Secondary College
Rose Bay Secondary College is a government secondary school in Dover Heights, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1107, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,127 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Dover Heights NSW 2030. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rose Bay Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Rose Bay Secondary College ranks 70th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rose Bay Public School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Rose Bay Secondary College scores 1107, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Rose Bay Secondary College, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Dover Heights
Rose Bay Secondary College is located in Dover Heights, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $3,877/wk and median rent of $798/wk. Population: 4,044.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dover Heights suburb profileSchools near Rose Bay Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rose Bay Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bay Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rose Bay | 0.8 km | 1145 | 38 higher | 377 |
| Kesser Torah CollegeIndependent Combined · Dover Heights | 0.9 km | 1082 | 25 lower | 484 |
| McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rose Bay | 0.9 km | 1168 | 61 higher | 273 |
| Bondi Beach Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bondi Beach | 1.1 km | 1120 | 13 higher | 348 |
| KambalaIndependent Combined · Rose Bay | 1.5 km | 1169 | 62 higher | 986 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rose Bay Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Rose Bay Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rose Bay Secondary College offer?
Rose Bay Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Rose Bay Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Rose Bay Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1107, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rose Bay Secondary College?
Rose Bay Secondary College has 1,127 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rose Bay Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Rose Bay Secondary College are Rose Bay Public School (0.8 km), Galilee Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Reddam House, Bondi Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Rose Bay Secondary College located?
Rose Bay Secondary College is located in Dover Heights, NSW 2030. Visit the school website at https://rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.