Northcross Christian School vs Smalls Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 727 m 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
Smalls Road Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW | Smalls Road Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 1,619 | #73 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #43 of 4,908 | #291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 187 | 235 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +798% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1194 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northcross.nsw.edu.au/ | smallsroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northcross Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (84.5 vs 78.4).
- •Northcross Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northcross Christian School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Smalls Road Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 374.
- •Smalls Road Public School has grown faster over five years (798% vs 4%).
- •Northcross Christian School is a independent school while Smalls Road Public School 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 Smalls Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Northcross Christian School ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.4 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 Smalls Road Public School?
About 727 m 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 Smalls Road Public School has 16.4.
How do Northcross Christian School and Smalls Road Public School rank in NSW?
Northcross Christian School is 9th of 1,619 and Smalls Road Public School is 73rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.