St Ives North Public School vs Turramurra North 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
Turramurra North Public School
North Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | St Ives North Public School St Ives NSW | Turramurra North Public School North Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 1,619 | #52 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #721 of 4,908 | #222 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 846 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 412 / 434 | 92 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.5 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | North Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stivesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | turramurrn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Turramurra North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 73.2).
- •Turramurra North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turramurra North Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.6).
- •St Ives North Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 196.
- •St Ives North Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -18%).
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 Turramurra North Public School?
On the Success Index, Turramurra North Public School ranks higher (79.5 vs 73.2 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 St Ives North Public School and Turramurra North Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Ives and North Turramurra 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 Turramurra North Public School has 17.0.
How do St Ives North Public School and Turramurra North Public School rank in NSW?
St Ives North Public School is 203rd of 1,619 and Turramurra North Public School is 52nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.