Beauty Point Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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.
Beauty Point Public School
Mosman · Government primary · K-6
205 students · ICSEA 1154
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mosman · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1189
| Measure | Beauty Point Public School Mosman NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #164 of 1,619 | #15 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #596 of 4,908 | #57 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 205 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 113 | 191 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1154 | 1189 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Mosman 2088 |
| Council area | Mosman | Mosman |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beautypt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shmosman.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 74.3).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beauty Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 205.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -33%).
- •Beauty Point Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Beauty Point Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 74.3 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 Beauty Point Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Mosman in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beauty Point Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Beauty Point Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Beauty Point Public School is 164th of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 15th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.