Macquarie Grammar School vs Ultimo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Ultimo Public School
Ultimo · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Macquarie Grammar School Sydney NSW | Ultimo Public School Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 539 | #235 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #457 of 1,472 | #815 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 50 | 227 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquariegrammarschool.edu.au | ultimo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ultimo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 62.2).
- •Ultimo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 15.9).
- •Ultimo Public School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 84.
- •Ultimo Public School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -12%).
- •Macquarie Grammar School is a independent school while Ultimo Public School 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 Macquarie Grammar School better than Ultimo Public School?
On the Success Index, Ultimo Public School ranks higher (72.2 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 Ultimo Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sydney and Ultimo 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 Ultimo Public School has 15.9.
How do Macquarie Grammar School and Ultimo Public School rank in NSW?
Macquarie Grammar School is 183rd of 539 and Ultimo Public School is 235th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.