Masada College vs Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Masada College
St Ives · Independent combined · K-12
368 students · ICSEA 1162
Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School
St Ives · Government special · U
75 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Masada College St Ives NSW | Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #83 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | U |
| Students | 368 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 244 | 26 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.masada.nsw.edu.au | sirericwoo-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Masada College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 8.1).
- •Masada College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 75.
- •Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -18%).
- •Masada College is a independent school while Sir Eric Woodward Memorial 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 Masada College better than Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Masada College and Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between St Ives and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Masada College has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School has 3.2.
How do Masada College and Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School rank in NSW?
Masada College is 34th of 314 and Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.