Brigidine College St Ives vs Mount St Benedict College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College St Ives
St Ives · Independent high school · 7-12
793 students · ICSEA 1148
Mount St Benedict College
Pennant Hills · Independent high school · 7-12
1,331 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Brigidine College St Ives St Ives NSW | Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 539 | #10 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #16 of 1,472 | #24 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 793 | 1,331 |
| Girls / boys | 793 / 0 | 1,331 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 256 |
| Year 12 cohort | 156 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 107.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Ives 2075 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brigidine.nsw.edu.au | www.msb.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.0 vs 84.2).
- •Brigidine College St Ives has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brigidine College St Ives has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Mount St Benedict College is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 793.
- •Mount St Benedict College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -9%).
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 Brigidine College St Ives better than Mount St Benedict College?
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 Brigidine College St Ives and Mount St Benedict College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College St Ives has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Benedict College has 12.4.
How do Brigidine College St Ives and Mount St Benedict College rank in NSW?
Brigidine College St Ives is 8th of 539 and Mount St Benedict College is 10th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.