Marist Catholic College North Shore vs North Sydney Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 480 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 Public School
Waverton · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | North Sydney Public School Waverton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #249 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,609 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 360 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Waverton 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 71.8).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1144), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.4).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 756.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs -12%).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic school while North Sydney 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 North Sydney Public School?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.8 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 Public School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and Waverton 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 Public School has 18.4.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and North Sydney Public School rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and North Sydney Public School is 249th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.