German International School Sydney vs Northern Beaches Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
German International School Sydney
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
380 students · ICSEA 1158
Northern Beaches Christian School
Terrey Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,228 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | German International School Sydney Terrey Hills NSW | Northern Beaches Christian School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 314 | #95 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #76 of 1,259 | #281 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,228 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 199 | 565 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 103.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Terrey Hills 2084 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.giss.nsw.edu.au | www.nbcs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •German International School Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 69.0).
- •German International School Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •German International School Sydney has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.9).
- •Northern Beaches Christian School is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 380.
- •German International School Sydney has grown faster over five years (16% vs 7%).
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 German International School Sydney better than Northern Beaches Christian School?
On the Success Index, German International School Sydney ranks higher (81.9 vs 69.0 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 German International School Sydney and Northern Beaches Christian School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Terrey Hills and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
German International School Sydney has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Christian School has 11.9.
How do German International School Sydney and Northern Beaches Christian School rank in NSW?
German International School Sydney is 31st of 314 and Northern Beaches Christian School is 95th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.