Pymble Ladies' College vs St Luke's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pymble Ladies' College
Pymble · Independent combined · K-12
2,501 students · ICSEA 1178
St Luke's Grammar School
Dee Why · Independent combined · K-12
1,481 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Pymble Ladies' College Pymble NSW | St Luke's Grammar School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 314 | #14 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #57 of 1,259 | #46 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 2,501 | 1,481 |
| Girls / boys | 2,501 / 0 | 719 / 762 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 291 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 286 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 279.5 | 122.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 193.4 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Dee Why 2099 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au | www.stlukes.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 83.6).
- •Pymble Ladies' College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.1).
- •Pymble Ladies' College is the larger school with 2,501 students compared with 1,481.
- •St Luke's Grammar School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 11%).
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 Pymble Ladies' College better than St Luke's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Grammar School ranks higher (84.6 vs 83.6 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 Pymble Ladies' College and St Luke's Grammar School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Dee Why in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pymble Ladies' College has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Grammar School has 12.1.
How do Pymble Ladies' College and St Luke's Grammar School rank in NSW?
Pymble Ladies' College is 19th of 314 and St Luke's Grammar School is 14th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.