International Chinese School vs Royal North Shore Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 420 m 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
Royal North Shore Hospital School
St Leonards · Government special
| Measure | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW | Royal North Shore Hospital School St Leonards NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #69 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 116 | – |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 66 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | St Leonards 2065 | St Leonards 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au | royalnshos-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •International Chinese School is a independent school while Royal North Shore Hospital 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 Royal North Shore Hospital 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 International Chinese School and Royal North Shore Hospital School?
About 420 m in a straight line, between St Leonards and St Leonards in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do International Chinese School and Royal North Shore Hospital School rank in NSW?
International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 and Royal North Shore Hospital School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.