Gordon East Public School vs St Ives Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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 Public School
St Ives · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | St Ives Public School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #159 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #582 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 195 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 221 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 49% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.0 vs 74.5).
- •Gordon East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon East Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •St Ives Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 195.
- •St Ives Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Public 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 Gordon East Public School and St Ives Public School?
About 1.2 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 Public School has 18.5.
How do Gordon East Public School and St Ives Public School rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and St Ives Public School is 159th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.