Cammeray Public School vs Marist Catholic College North Shore
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cammeray Public School
Cammeray · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1168
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Cammeray Public School Cammeray NSW | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #372 of 1,619 | #29 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1183 of 4,908 | #74 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 622 | 1,609 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 322 | 669 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cammeray 2062 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeray-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 68.2).
- •Cammeray Public School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.7).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 622.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs -28%).
- •Cammeray Public School is a government 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 Cammeray Public School better than Marist Catholic College North Shore?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks higher (82.0 vs 68.2 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 Cammeray Public School and Marist Catholic College North Shore?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cammeray and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cammeray Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3.
How do Cammeray Public School and Marist Catholic College North Shore rank in NSW?
Cammeray Public School is 372nd of 1,619 and Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.