Marist Catholic College North Shore vs SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 954 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
SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School
North Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,724 students · ICSEA 1205
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #7 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #22 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,724 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 9 / 1,715 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 224 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1205 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 82% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 174.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 118.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (87.7 vs 82.0).
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1205 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 1,609.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs 3%).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic school while SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is an independent 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 SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School?
On the Success Index, SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School ranks higher (87.7 vs 82.0 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 SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and North Sydney 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 SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has 9.9.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is 7th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.