Bradfield College vs International Chinese School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 463 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield College
St Leonards · Government high school · 11-12
322 students · ICSEA 1108
International Chinese School
St Leonards · Independent primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Bradfield College St Leonards NSW | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 539 | #18 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,472 | #69 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 322 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 90 | 50 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | St Leonards 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bradfield.nsw.edu.au | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 83.4).
- •International Chinese School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.7).
- •Bradfield College is the larger school with 322 students compared with 116.
- •International Chinese School has grown faster over five years (90% vs 6%).
- •Bradfield College is a government school while International Chinese 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 Bradfield College better than International Chinese School?
On the Success Index, Bradfield College ranks higher (85.6 vs 83.4 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 Bradfield College and International Chinese School?
About 463 m in a straight line, between St Leonards and St Leonards in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradfield College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Chinese School has 12.7.
How do Bradfield College and International Chinese School rank in NSW?
Bradfield College is 6th of 539 and International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.