Australian International High School vs Crown Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International High School
Sydney · Independent high school
· ICSEA 1028
Crown Street Public School
Surry Hills · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Australian International High School Sydney NSW | Crown Street Public School Surry Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #197 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #693 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | – | K-6 |
| Students | – | 288 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 136 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | – | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | – | 49% |
| Indigenous students | – | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Surry Hills 2010 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edarabia.com/australian-international-high-school-sydney-australia/ | crownst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crown Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 65.8).
- •Crown Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International High School is a independent school while Crown Street Public School is a government 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 Australian International High School better than Crown Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Crown Street Public School ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.8 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 Australian International High School and Crown Street Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Surry Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Australian International High School and Crown Street Public School rank in NSW?
Australian International High School is unranked and Crown Street Public School is 197th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.