Ashfield Public School vs Mona Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1096
Mona Vale Public School
Mona Vale · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW | Mona Vale Public School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 1,619 | #222 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1062 of 4,908 | #783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 260 | 298 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Inner West | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | monavale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mona Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 69.4).
- •Mona Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.8).
- •Mona Vale Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 474.
- •Ashfield Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -38%).
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 Ashfield Public School better than Mona Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Mona Vale Public School ranks higher (72.6 vs 69.4 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 Ashfield Public School and Mona Vale Public School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Ashfield and Mona Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mona Vale Public School has 11.2.
How do Ashfield Public School and Mona Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 and Mona Vale Public School is 222nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.