North Sydney Girls High School vs North Sydney Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 509 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Sydney Girls High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
916 students · ICSEA 1203
North Sydney Public School
Waverton · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW | North Sydney Public School Waverton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 539 | #249 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #223 of 1,472 | #842 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 916 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 0 | 360 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | – | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | Waverton 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.5 vs 71.8).
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1144), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Sydney Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.4).
- •North Sydney Girls High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 756.
- •North Sydney Girls High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
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 North Sydney Girls High School better than North Sydney 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 North Sydney Girls High School and North Sydney Public School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and Waverton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Sydney Girls High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Sydney Public School has 18.4.
How do North Sydney Girls High School and North Sydney Public School rank in NSW?
North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 and North Sydney Public School is 249th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.