Narrabeen North Public School vs Narrabeen Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 119 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrabeen North Public School
North Narrabeen · Government primary · K-6
580 students · ICSEA 1076
Narrabeen Sports High School
North Narrabeen · Government high school · 7-12
794 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Narrabeen North Public School North Narrabeen NSW | Narrabeen Sports High School North Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 1,619 | #252 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1529 of 4,908 | #666 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 580 | 794 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 313 | 338 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 59.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Narrabeen 2101 | North Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narranorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabeen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrabeen North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 53.6).
- •Narrabeen North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabeen Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Narrabeen Sports High School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 580.
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 Narrabeen North Public School better than Narrabeen Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Narrabeen North Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 53.6 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 Narrabeen North Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School?
About 119 m in a straight line, between North Narrabeen and North Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrabeen North Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Sports High School has 13.4.
How do Narrabeen North Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School rank in NSW?
Narrabeen North Public School is 506th of 1,619 and Narrabeen Sports High School is 252nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.