Northcross Christian School vs Ryde Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northcross Christian School
Ryde · Independent primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1194
Ryde Secondary College
Ryde · Government high school · 7-12
1,487 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW | Ryde Secondary College Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 1,619 | #96 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #43 of 4,908 | #260 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 374 | 1,487 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 187 | 701 / 786 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 250 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1194 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 102.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northcross.nsw.edu.au/ | rydesc-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northcross Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (84.5 vs 71.3).
- •Northcross Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ryde Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Ryde Secondary College is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 374.
- •Ryde Secondary College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 4%).
- •Northcross Christian School is a independent school while Ryde Secondary College is a government 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 Northcross Christian School better than Ryde Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Northcross Christian School ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.3 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 Northcross Christian School and Ryde Secondary College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ryde and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northcross Christian School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ryde Secondary College has 14.4.
How do Northcross Christian School and Ryde Secondary College rank in NSW?
Northcross Christian School is 9th of 1,619 and Ryde Secondary College is 96th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.