Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney vs St Vincent's College Ashfield
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 937 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
Croydon · Independent combined · K-12
1,495 students · ICSEA 1160
St Vincent's College Ashfield
Ashfield · Catholic combined · K-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney Croydon NSW | St Vincent's College Ashfield Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 314 | #177 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #97 of 1,259 | #566 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 1,495 / 0 | 586 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 165 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +425% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 158.6 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.4 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Burwood | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plc.nsw.edu.au | svcashfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 54.1).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,092.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has grown faster over five years (425% vs 10%).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a independent school while St Vincent's College Ashfield 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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney better than St Vincent's College Ashfield?
On the Success Index, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney ranks higher (80.7 vs 54.1 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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney and St Vincent's College Ashfield?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's College Ashfield has 12.4.
How do Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney and St Vincent's College Ashfield rank in NSW?
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is 40th of 314 and St Vincent's College Ashfield is 177th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.