Ku-ring-gai High School vs St Ives North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ku-ring-gai High School
North Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 1088
St Ives North Public School
St Ives · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Ku-ring-gai High School North Turramurra NSW | St Ives North Public School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 539 | #203 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #86 of 1,472 | #721 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 536 | 846 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 326 | 412 / 434 |
| Foundation intake | – | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 45.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Turramurra 2074 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kuringgai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stivesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ku-ring-gai High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.2).
- •St Ives North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ku-ring-gai High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 18.6).
- •St Ives North Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 536.
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 Ku-ring-gai High School better than St Ives North Public School?
On the Success Index, Ku-ring-gai High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.2 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 Ku-ring-gai High School and St Ives North Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Turramurra and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ku-ring-gai High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ives North Public School has 18.6.
How do Ku-ring-gai High School and St Ives North Public School rank in NSW?
Ku-ring-gai High School is 28th of 539 and St Ives North Public School is 203rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.