Loreto Kirribilli vs Neutral Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Kirribilli
Kirribilli · Independent combined · K-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1189
Neutral Bay Public School
Neutral Bay · Government primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Loreto Kirribilli Kirribilli NSW | Neutral Bay Public School Neutral Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 314 | #271 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #81 of 1,259 | #922 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,176 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 1,176 / 0 | 327 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1189 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.6 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kirribilli 2061 | Neutral Bay 2089 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loreto.nsw.edu.au/ | neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto Kirribilli scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 71.0).
- •Loreto Kirribilli has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto Kirribilli has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.6).
- •Loreto Kirribilli is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 641.
- •Loreto Kirribilli has grown faster over five years (4% vs -30%).
- •Loreto Kirribilli is a independent school while Neutral Bay Public 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 Loreto Kirribilli better than Neutral Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Loreto Kirribilli ranks higher (81.5 vs 71.0 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 Loreto Kirribilli and Neutral Bay Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kirribilli and Neutral Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Kirribilli has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neutral Bay Public School has 18.6.
How do Loreto Kirribilli and Neutral Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Loreto Kirribilli is 33rd of 314 and Neutral Bay Public School is 271st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.