Cammeraygal High School vs Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 601 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cammeraygal High School
Crows Nest · Government high school · 7-12
905 students · ICSEA 1135
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
North Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
1,186 students · ICSEA 1179
| Measure | Cammeraygal High School Crows Nest NSW | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 539 | #2 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,472 | #5 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 905 | 1,186 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 544 | 1,186 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1179 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.9 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 59.2 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crows Nest 2065 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeraygal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.monte.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (87.2 vs 82.5).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1179 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 905.
- •Cammeraygal High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 1%).
- •Cammeraygal High School is a government school while Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is an independent 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 Cammeraygal High School better than Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.5 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 Cammeraygal High School and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Crows Nest and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cammeraygal High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has 10.0.
How do Cammeraygal High School and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College rank in NSW?
Cammeraygal High School is 12th of 539 and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is 2nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.