Conservatorium High School vs North Sydney Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Conservatorium High School
Sydney · Government high school · 7-12
156 students · ICSEA 1194
North Sydney Boys High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
933 students · ICSEA 1195
| Measure | Conservatorium High School Sydney NSW | North Sydney Boys High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 539 | #51 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #8 of 1,472 | #144 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 156 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 75 | 0 / 933 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 24 | 152 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1194 | 1195 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | conservat-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | northsydbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Conservatorium High School scores higher on the Success Index (86.3 vs 75.8).
- •North Sydney Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1195 vs 1194), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Conservatorium High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.0).
- •North Sydney Boys High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 156.
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 Conservatorium High School better than North Sydney Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Conservatorium High School ranks higher (86.3 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 Conservatorium High School and North Sydney Boys High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Crows Nest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Conservatorium High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Boys High School has 14.0.
How do Conservatorium High School and North Sydney Boys High School rank in NSW?
Conservatorium High School is 5th of 539 and North Sydney Boys High School is 51st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.