Bradfield College vs North Sydney Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km 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
North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
916 students · ICSEA 1203
| Measure | Bradfield College St Leonards NSW | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 539 | #80 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #13 of 1,472 | #223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 322 | 916 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 90 | 916 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 63.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bradfield.nsw.edu.au | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bradfield College scores higher on the Success Index (85.6 vs 72.5).
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bradfield College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.4).
- •North Sydney Girls High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 322.
- •Bradfield College has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 North Sydney Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Bradfield College ranks higher (85.6 vs 72.5 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 North Sydney Girls High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Crows Nest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bradfield College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Girls High School has 14.4.
How do Bradfield College and North Sydney Girls High School rank in NSW?
Bradfield College is 6th of 539 and North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.