Balgowlah North Public School vs Manly Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balgowlah North Public School
North Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1169
Manly Vale Public School
Manly Vale · Government primary · K-6
553 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Balgowlah North Public School North Balgowlah NSW | Manly Vale Public School Manly Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 1,619 | #115 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #479 of 4,908 | #436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 381 | 553 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 187 | 270 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Balgowlah 2093 | Manly Vale 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balgowlahn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | manlyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.7 vs 76.5).
- •Balgowlah North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Manly Vale Public School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 381.
- •Manly Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -25%).
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 Balgowlah North Public School better than Manly Vale 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 Balgowlah North Public School and Manly Vale Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Balgowlah and Manly Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balgowlah North Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly Vale Public School has 17.2.
How do Balgowlah North Public School and Manly Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Balgowlah North Public School is 128th of 1,619 and Manly Vale Public School is 115th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.