St Ives North Public School vs St Ives Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ives North Public School
St Ives · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1164
St Ives Park Public School
St Ives · Government primary · K-6
143 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | St Ives North Public School St Ives NSW | St Ives Park Public School St Ives NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 1,619 | #216 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #721 of 4,908 | #774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 846 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 412 / 434 | 65 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.5 | 9.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | St Ives 2075 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stivesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stivespark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.2 vs 72.7).
- •St Ives North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ives Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.6).
- •St Ives North Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 143.
- •St Ives North Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -15%).
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 Ives North Public School better than St Ives Park Public School?
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 Ives North Public School and St Ives Park Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Ives and St Ives in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ives North Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ives Park Public School has 15.4.
How do St Ives North Public School and St Ives Park Public School rank in NSW?
St Ives North Public School is 203rd of 1,619 and St Ives Park Public School is 216th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.