Small independent co-ed K–12 school in St Ives, NSW with 368 students.
NAPLAN averaging +51 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 85.8; the result is an A- overall.
Masada College is also known as Masada St Ives.
Median ATAR 85.8 ranks #12 of 16 New South Wales schools. Within New South Wales Independent schools, ranks #12 of 14.
4 HSC Top Achievers — #44 of 240 New South Wales schools.
Masada College has an overall SchoolRank score of 72.3/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 74/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1162, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Masada College, Year 3 students averaged 492 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 543, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 552, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 624, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Masada College is a small independent combined school with approximately 368 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Masada College has approximate annual tuition fees of $21,899. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 52/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Masada College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Masada College has a median ATAR of 85.8. 67% achieved above 80.
Masada College is located in St Ives, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1162 (97th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.