Naremburn School vs Northbridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Naremburn School
Naremburn · Government special · U
30 students · ICSEA 1075
Northbridge Public School
Northbridge · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Naremburn School Naremburn NSW | Northbridge Public School Northbridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #192 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #682 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 13 | 168 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Naremburn 2065 | Northbridge 2063 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | naremburn-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | northbridg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northbridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Naremburn School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 19.2).
- •Northbridge Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 30.
- •Naremburn School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -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 Northbridge Public 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 Northbridge Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Naremburn and Northbridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Naremburn School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northbridge Public School has 19.2.
How do Naremburn School and Northbridge Public School rank in NSW?
Naremburn School is unranked and Northbridge Public School is 192nd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.