Loreto Kirribilli vs Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two combined 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
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
The Rocks · Government combined
| Measure | Loreto Kirribilli Kirribilli NSW | Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre The Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #81 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | – |
| Students | 1,176 | – |
| Girls / boys | 1,176 / 0 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1189 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.6 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Kirribilli 2061 | The Rocks 2000 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loreto.nsw.edu.au/ | observatoryhilleec.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Loreto Kirribilli is a independent school while Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre 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 Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre?
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 Loreto Kirribilli and Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kirribilli and The Rocks in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Loreto Kirribilli and Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre rank in NSW?
Loreto Kirribilli is 33rd of 314 and Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.