Cammeraygal High School vs North Sydney Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 345 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 Public School
Waverton · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Cammeraygal High School Crows Nest NSW | North Sydney Public School Waverton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 539 | #249 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,472 | #842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 905 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 544 | 360 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | – | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | Waverton 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeraygal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cammeraygal High School scores higher on the Success Index (82.5 vs 71.8).
- •North Sydney Public School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cammeraygal High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.4).
- •Cammeraygal High School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 756.
- •Cammeraygal High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -12%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Cammeraygal High School ranks higher (82.5 vs 71.8 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 Public School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and Waverton 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 Public School has 18.4.
How do Cammeraygal High School and North Sydney Public School rank in NSW?
Cammeraygal High School is 12th of 539 and North Sydney Public School is 249th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.