Neutral Bay Public School vs North Sydney Boys 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.
Neutral Bay Public School
Neutral Bay · Government primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1169
North Sydney Boys High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
933 students · ICSEA 1195
| Measure | Neutral Bay Public School Neutral Bay NSW | North Sydney Boys High School Crows Nest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 1,619 | #51 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #922 of 4,908 | #144 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 641 | 933 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 314 | 0 / 933 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 152 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1195 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Neutral Bay 2089 | Crows Nest 2065 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | northsydbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •North Sydney Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 71.0).
- •North Sydney Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1195 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Sydney Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •North Sydney Boys High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 641.
- •North Sydney Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Neutral Bay Public School better than North Sydney Boys High School?
On the Success Index, North Sydney Boys High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 71.0 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 Neutral Bay Public School and North Sydney Boys High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Neutral Bay and Crows Nest in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Neutral Bay Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Boys High School has 14.0.
How do Neutral Bay Public School and North Sydney Boys High School rank in NSW?
Neutral Bay Public School is 271st of 1,619 and North Sydney Boys High School is 51st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.