North Sydney Girls High School vs Wenona School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 713 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
Wenona School
North Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,385 students · ICSEA 1187
| Measure | North Sydney Girls High School Crows Nest NSW | Wenona School North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 539 | #16 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #223 of 1,472 | #49 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 916 | 1,385 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 0 | 1,385 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1187 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 132.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 90.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northsydgi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wenona.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wenona School scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 72.5).
- •North Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1187), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wenona School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •Wenona School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 916.
- •Wenona School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
- •North Sydney Girls High School is a government school while Wenona School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Wenona School?
On the Success Index, Wenona School ranks higher (84.2 vs 72.5 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 North Sydney Girls High School and Wenona School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and North Sydney 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 Wenona School has 10.5.
How do North Sydney Girls High School and Wenona School rank in NSW?
North Sydney Girls High School is 80th of 539 and Wenona School is 16th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.