Macquarie Grammar School vs St Andrew's Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 369 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 School
Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1189
| Measure | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney NSW | St Andrew's Cathedral School Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 539 | #5 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 1,472 | #17 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 84 | 1,436 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 50 | 595 / 841 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 176 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1189 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 153.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 93.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquariegrammarschool.edu.au | www.sacs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (88.4 vs 62.2).
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.3).
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 84.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -12%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Lane Cove
Frequently asked questions
Is Macquarie Grammar School better than St Andrew's Cathedral School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Cathedral School ranks higher (88.4 vs 62.2 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 Macquarie Grammar School and St Andrew's Cathedral School?
About 369 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 School has 9.3.
How do Macquarie Grammar School and St Andrew's Cathedral School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Grammar School is 183rd of 539 and St Andrew's Cathedral School is 5th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.