Macquarie Grammar School vs St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 342 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie Grammar School
Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
84 students · ICSEA 1027
St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School
Sydney · Independent primary · K-6
38 students · ICSEA 817
| Measure | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney NSW | St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 50 | 20 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 817 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 100% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquariegrammarschool.edu.au | www.gawura.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 24.3).
- •Macquarie Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 817), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 7.2).
- •Macquarie Grammar School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 38.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -12%).
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 Macquarie Grammar School better than St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Grammar School ranks higher (62.2 vs 24.3 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 Macquarie Grammar School and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Sydney and Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie Grammar School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has 3.8.
How do Macquarie Grammar School and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Grammar School is 183rd of 539 and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.