Ascham School vs Cranbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascham School
Edgecliff · Independent combined · K-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 1217
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,693 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Ascham School Edgecliff NSW | Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 93 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 314 | #11 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2 of 1,259 | #32 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 1,693 |
| Girls / boys | 1,182 / 0 | 0 / 1,693 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 210 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1217 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 164.0 | 187.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 115.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Edgecliff 2027 | Bellevue Hill 2023 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascham.nsw.edu.au | www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascham School scores higher on the Success Index (92.5 vs 85.9).
- •Ascham School has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1181), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascham School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.0).
- •Cranbrook School is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 1,182.
- •Cranbrook School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Ascham School better than Cranbrook School?
On the Success Index, Ascham School ranks higher (92.5 vs 85.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ascham School and Cranbrook School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Edgecliff and Bellevue Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascham School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cranbrook School has 9.0.
How do Ascham School and Cranbrook School rank in NSW?
Ascham School is 2nd of 314 and Cranbrook School is 11th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.