Cameragal Montessori School vs Marist Catholic College North Shore
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 159 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cameragal Montessori School
North Sydney · Independent primary · K-6
40 students · ICSEA 1179
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Cameragal Montessori School North Sydney NSW | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #29 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #74 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 40 | 1,609 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 22 | 669 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1179 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cameragal.nsw.edu.au/ | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.7 vs 82.0).
- •Cameragal Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1179 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cameragal Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.3).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 40.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs -13%).
- •Cameragal Montessori School is a independent school while Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic 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 Cameragal Montessori School better than Marist Catholic College North Shore?
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 Cameragal Montessori School and Marist Catholic College North Shore?
About 159 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cameragal Montessori School has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3.
How do Cameragal Montessori School and Marist Catholic College North Shore rank in NSW?
Cameragal Montessori School is unranked and Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.