Marist Catholic College North Shore vs Neutral Bay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
Neutral Bay Public School
Neutral Bay · Government primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | Neutral Bay Public School Neutral Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #271 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #922 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,609 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 327 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 34.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Neutral Bay 2089 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 71.0).
- •Neutral Bay Public School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.6).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 641.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs -30%).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic school while Neutral Bay 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore better than Neutral Bay Public School?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.0 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore and Neutral Bay Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Sydney and Neutral Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neutral Bay Public School has 18.6.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and Neutral Bay Public School rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and Neutral Bay Public School is 271st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.