Macquarie Grammar School vs Sydney Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 884 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
Sydney Grammar School
Darlinghurst · Independent combined · K-12
1,925 students · ICSEA 1274
| Measure | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney NSW | Sydney Grammar School Darlinghurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 539 | #17 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 1,472 | #54 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 84 | 1,925 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 50 | 0 / 1,925 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 200 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1274 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 93% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 209.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 103.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Darlinghurst 2010 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquariegrammarschool.edu.au | www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 62.2).
- •Sydney Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1274 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 9.2).
- •Sydney Grammar School is the larger school with 1,925 students compared with 84.
- •Sydney Grammar School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Sydney Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Sydney Grammar School ranks higher (83.8 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 Sydney Grammar School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Sydney and Darlinghurst 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 Sydney Grammar School has 9.2.
How do Macquarie Grammar School and Sydney Grammar School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Grammar School is 183rd of 539 and Sydney Grammar School is 17th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.