Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Waitara, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1153, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 58% of students have a language background other than English.
Waitara NSW 2077. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks 88th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 30 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Leo's Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 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. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores 1153, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Waitara
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is located in Waitara, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,106/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 7,837.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Waitara suburb profileSchools near Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leo's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Wahroonga | 0.1 km | 1113 | 40 lower | 1,055 |
| Barker CollegeIndependent Secondary · Hornsby | 0.7 km | 1166 | 13 higher | 2,856 |
| Hornsby Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hornsby | 0.9 km | 1209 | 56 higher | 722 |
| Hornsby South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hornsby | 0.9 km | 1110 | 43 lower | 534 |
| Loreto NormanhurstIndependent Combined · Normanhurst | 0.9 km | 1164 | 11 higher | 1,240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School offer?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1153, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School are St Leo's Catholic College (0.1 km), Broken Bay Cross Campus Course Centre (0.2 km), Barker College Junior School (0.3 km).
Where is Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School located?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is located in Waitara, NSW 2077. Visit the school website at http://www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School official website