Northcross Christian School vs St Charles Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Charles Catholic Primary School
Ryde · Catholic primary · K-6
579 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Northcross Christian School Ryde NSW | St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 1,619 | #329 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #43 of 4,908 | #1085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 579 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 187 | 296 / 283 |
| 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% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1194 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northcross.nsw.edu.au/ | scpsryde.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northcross Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (84.5 vs 69.2).
- •Northcross Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1194 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northcross Christian School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.4).
- •St Charles Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 374.
- •Northcross Christian School is a independent school while St Charles Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 St Charles Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northcross Christian School ranks higher (84.5 vs 69.2 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 St Charles Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 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 St Charles Catholic Primary School has 19.4.
How do Northcross Christian School and St Charles Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Northcross Christian School is 9th of 1,619 and St Charles Catholic Primary School is 329th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.