Arndell School vs Northcross Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arndell School
North Ryde · Government special · U
17 students · ICSEA 1011
Northcross Christian School
Ryde · Independent primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1194
| Measure | Arndell School North Ryde NSW | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #9 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #43 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 17 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 16 | 187 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1194 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Ryde 2113 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arndell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.northcross.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northcross Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northcross Christian School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 17.
- •Arndell School is a government school while Northcross Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Arndell School better than Northcross Christian 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 Arndell School and Northcross Christian School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North Ryde and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Arndell School and Northcross Christian School rank in NSW?
Arndell School is unranked and Northcross Christian School is 9th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.