St Andrew's Cathedral School vs Westbourne College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 847 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1189
Westbourne College Sydney
Ultimo · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | St Andrew's Cathedral School Sydney NSW | Westbourne College Sydney Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #17 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,436 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 595 / 841 | 22 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1189 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 76% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.7 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 93.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sydney 2000 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sacs.nsw.edu.au | www.westbournecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (88.4 vs 89.0).
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.0).
- •St Andrew's Cathedral School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 65.
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 St Andrew's Cathedral School better than Westbourne College Sydney?
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 St Andrew's Cathedral School and Westbourne College Sydney?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Sydney and Ultimo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrew's Cathedral School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westbourne College Sydney has 12.0.
How do St Andrew's Cathedral School and Westbourne College Sydney rank in NSW?
St Andrew's Cathedral School is 5th of 314 and Westbourne College Sydney is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.