Gordon East Public School vs St Ives High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
St Ives High School
St Ives · Government high school · 6-12
1,756 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | St Ives High School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #26 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #83 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 6-12 |
| Students | 195 | 1,756 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 775 / 981 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 240 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 130.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 28.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 58% |
| 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 | stives-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Ives High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 74.0).
- •Gordon East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ives High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •St Ives High School is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 195.
- •St Ives High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -39%).
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 St Ives High School?
On the Success Index, St Ives High School ranks higher (79.3 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 St Ives High School?
About 1.1 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 St Ives High School has 13.5.
How do Gordon East Public School and St Ives High School rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and St Ives High School is 26th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.