Cammeraygal High School vs International Chinese School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cammeraygal High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
905 students · ICSEA 1135
International Chinese School
St Leonards · Independent primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Cammeraygal High School Crows Nest NSW | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 539 | #18 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,472 | #69 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 905 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 544 | 50 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | St Leonards 2065 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeraygal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.5 vs 83.4).
- •International Chinese School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cammeraygal High School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 116.
- •International Chinese School has grown faster over five years (90% vs 18%).
- •Cammeraygal High School 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 Cammeraygal High School better than International Chinese School?
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 Cammeraygal High School and International Chinese School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Crows Nest and St Leonards in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cammeraygal High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Chinese School has 12.7.
How do Cammeraygal High School and International Chinese School rank in NSW?
Cammeraygal High School is 12th of 539 and International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.