Marist Catholic College North Shore vs North Sydney Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 362 m 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
North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
916 students · ICSEA 1203
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #80 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,609 | 916 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 916 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 63.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 72.5).
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 916.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs 0%).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic school while North Sydney Girls High 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 North Sydney Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks higher (82.0 vs 72.5 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 North Sydney Girls High School?
About 362 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and Crows Nest 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 North Sydney Girls High School has 14.4.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and North Sydney Girls High School rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.