Masada College vs St Ives High 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.
Masada College
St Ives · Independent combined · K-12
368 students · ICSEA 1162
St Ives High School
St Ives · Government high school · 6-12
1,756 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Masada College St Ives NSW | St Ives High School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 314 | #26 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #83 of 1,259 | #83 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,756 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 244 | 775 / 981 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 302 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 240 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +58% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 130.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 28.6 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | stives-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Masada College scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 79.3).
- •Masada College has the higher ICSEA (1162 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Masada College has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 13.5).
- •St Ives High School is the larger school with 1,756 students compared with 368.
- •St Ives High School has grown faster over five years (58% vs -18%).
- •Masada College is a independent school while St Ives 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 Masada College better than St Ives High School?
On the Success Index, Masada College ranks higher (81.3 vs 79.3 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 Masada College and St Ives High School?
About 1.2 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 St Ives High School has 13.5.
How do Masada College and St Ives High School rank in NSW?
Masada College is 34th of 314 and St Ives High School is 26th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.