Reddam House vs Waverley College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 917 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reddam House
Woollahra · Independent combined
· ICSEA 1203
Waverley College
Waverley · Independent combined · 5-12
1,525 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Reddam House Woollahra NSW | Waverley College Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 93 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 314 | #80 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1 of 1,259 | #229 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | – | 5-12 |
| Students | – | 1,525 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 0 / 1,525 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 201 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | – | 124.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | – | 11% |
| Indigenous students | – | 3% |
| Suburb | Woollahra 2025 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reddamhouse.com.au/ | www.waverley.nsw.edu.au/public/index.cfm |
The verdict
- •Reddam House scores higher on the Success Index (93.4 vs 72.0).
- •Reddam House has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
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 Reddam House better than Waverley College?
On the Success Index, Reddam House ranks higher (93.4 vs 72.0 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 Reddam House and Waverley College?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Woollahra and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Reddam House and Waverley College rank in NSW?
Reddam House is 1st of 314 and Waverley College is 80th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.