Gordon East Public School vs Masada College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon East Public School
Gordon · Government primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1163
Masada College
St Ives · Independent combined · K-12
368 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | Masada College St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #34 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #83 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 195 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 124 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 45.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 35.2 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2072 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordoneast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.masada.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Masada College scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 74.0).
- •Gordon East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1162), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Masada College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 17.0).
- •Masada College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 195.
- •Masada College has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -39%).
- •Gordon East Public School is a government school while Masada College is an independent 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 Gordon East Public School better than Masada College?
On the Success Index, Masada College ranks higher (81.3 vs 74.0 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 Gordon East Public School and Masada College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gordon and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon East Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Masada College has 8.1.
How do Gordon East Public School and Masada College rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and Masada College is 34th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.