Macquarie Grammar School vs St Paul's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 445 km 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 Paul's College
Walla Walla · Independent high school · 7-12
312 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney NSW | St Paul's College Walla Walla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 539 | #126 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 1,472 | #314 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 84 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 50 | 162 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Walla Walla 2659 |
| Council area | Sydney | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.macquariegrammarschool.edu.au | www.stpaulscollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's College scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 62.2).
- •St Paul's College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.9).
- •St Paul's College is the larger school with 312 students compared with 84.
- •St Paul's College has grown faster over five years (24% 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 Paul's College?
On the Success Index, St Paul's College ranks higher (68.7 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 Paul's College?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Walla Walla 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 Paul's College has 9.9.
How do Macquarie Grammar School and St Paul's College rank in NSW?
Macquarie Grammar School is 183rd of 539 and St Paul's College is 126th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.