Cranbrook School vs McAuley Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,693 students · ICSEA 1181
McAuley Catholic Primary School
Rose Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill NSW | McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 314 | #88 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #32 of 1,259 | #334 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,693 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,693 | 142 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 209 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 210 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +207% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 187.4 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 115.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Rose Bay 2029 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au | mcauley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (85.9 vs 77.9).
- •Cranbrook School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1168), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbrook School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.5).
- •Cranbrook School is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 273.
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (207% vs 10%).
- •Cranbrook School is a independent school while McAuley Catholic Primary School 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 Cranbrook School better than McAuley Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cranbrook School ranks higher (85.9 vs 77.9 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 Cranbrook School and McAuley Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbrook School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McAuley Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Cranbrook School and McAuley Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Cranbrook School is 11th of 314 and McAuley Catholic Primary School is 88th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.