Cammeraygal High School vs Marist Catholic College North Shore
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 362 m 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
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Cammeraygal High School Crows Nest NSW | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 539 | #29 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,472 | #74 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 905 | 1,609 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 544 | 669 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 236 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeraygal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.5 vs 82.0).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cammeraygal High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 905.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs 18%).
- •Cammeraygal High 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 Cammeraygal High 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 Cammeraygal High School and Marist Catholic College North Shore?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and North Sydney 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3.
How do Cammeraygal High School and Marist Catholic College North Shore rank in NSW?
Cammeraygal High School is 12th of 539 and Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.