GOAL College vs International Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 436 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
GOAL College
Ultimo · Independent special · 11-12
204 students · ICSEA 1027
International Grammar School
Ultimo · Independent combined · K-12
1,224 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | GOAL College Ultimo NSW | International Grammar School Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #32 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #77 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 204 | 1,224 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 130 | 527 / 697 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 126.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 55.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ultimo 2007 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goalcollege.nsw.edu.au/ | www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •International Grammar School is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 204.
- •International Grammar School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
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 GOAL College better than International Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are GOAL College and International Grammar School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Ultimo and Ultimo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
GOAL College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Grammar School has 9.7.
How do GOAL College and International Grammar School rank in NSW?
GOAL College is unranked and International Grammar School is 32nd of 314 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.