Cammeraygal High School vs North Sydney Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 455 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
North Sydney Boys High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
933 students · ICSEA 1195
| Measure | Cammeraygal High School Crows Nest NSW | North Sydney Boys High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 539 | #51 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,472 | #144 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 905 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 544 | 0 / 933 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 152 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1195 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeraygal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | northsydbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cammeraygal High School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 75.8).
- •North Sydney Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1195 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cammeraygal High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •North Sydney Boys High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 905.
- •Cammeraygal High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 North Sydney Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Cammeraygal High School ranks higher (82.5 vs 75.8 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 Cammeraygal High School and North Sydney Boys High School?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and Crows Nest 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 North Sydney Boys High School has 14.0.
How do Cammeraygal High School and North Sydney Boys High School rank in NSW?
Cammeraygal High School is 12th of 539 and North Sydney Boys High School is 51st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.