Naremburn School vs North Sydney Girls 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.
Naremburn School
Naremburn · Government special · U
30 students · ICSEA 1075
North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
916 students · ICSEA 1203
| Measure | Naremburn School Naremburn NSW | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #80 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 30 | 916 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 13 | 916 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 63.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Naremburn 2065 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | naremburn-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Naremburn School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 14.4).
- •North Sydney Girls High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 30.
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 Naremburn School better than North Sydney Girls High 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 Naremburn School and North Sydney Girls High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Naremburn and Crows Nest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Naremburn School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Girls High School has 14.4.
How do Naremburn School and North Sydney Girls High School rank in NSW?
Naremburn School is unranked and North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.