Queenwood vs SCECGS Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queenwood
Mosman · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1172
SCECGS Redlands
Cremorne · Independent combined · K-12
1,680 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Queenwood Mosman NSW | SCECGS Redlands Cremorne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 314 | #41 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 1,259 | #100 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 816 | 1,680 |
| Girls / boys | 816 / 0 | 845 / 835 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.7 | 163.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 118.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Cremorne 2090 |
| Council area | Mosman | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au | www.redlands.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.8 vs 80.6).
- •SCECGS Redlands has the higher ICSEA (1190 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queenwood has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.3).
- •SCECGS Redlands is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 816.
- •SCECGS Redlands has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Queenwood better than SCECGS Redlands?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Queenwood and SCECGS Redlands?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Cremorne in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queenwood has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SCECGS Redlands has 10.3.
How do Queenwood and SCECGS Redlands rank in NSW?
Queenwood is 47th of 314 and SCECGS Redlands is 41st of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.