International Chinese School vs North Sydney Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
International Chinese School
St Leonards · Independent primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1172
North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
916 students · ICSEA 1203
| Measure | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 1,619 | #80 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 4,908 | #223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 116 | 916 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 66 | 916 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 63.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •International Chinese School scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 72.5).
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Chinese School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •North Sydney Girls High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 116.
- •International Chinese School has grown faster over five years (90% vs 0%).
- •International Chinese School is a independent school while North Sydney Girls High School is a government 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 International Chinese School better than North Sydney Girls High School?
On the Success Index, International Chinese School ranks higher (83.4 vs 72.5 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 International Chinese School and North Sydney Girls High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Crows Nest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
International Chinese School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Girls High School has 14.4.
How do International Chinese School and North Sydney Girls High School rank in NSW?
International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 and North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.