Masada College vs The Scots College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 18 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
The Scots College
Bellevue Hill · Independent combined · K-12
2,076 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Masada College St Ives NSW | The Scots College Bellevue Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 314 | #4 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #83 of 1,259 | #16 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 368 | 2,076 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 244 | 0 / 2,076 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 233 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.6 | 246.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 116.8 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | Bellevue Hill 2023 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.masada.nsw.edu.au | www.tsc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Scots College scores higher on the Success Index (88.5 vs 81.3).
- •The Scots College is the larger school with 2,076 students compared with 368.
- •The Scots College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
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 The Scots College?
On the Success Index, The Scots College ranks higher (88.5 vs 81.3 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 The Scots College?
About 18 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Bellevue Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Masada College has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Scots College has 8.4.
How do Masada College and The Scots College rank in NSW?
Masada College is 34th of 314 and The Scots College is 4th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.