Chatswood Public School vs Mercy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 852 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatswood Public School
Chatswood · Government primary · K-6
1,083 students · ICSEA 1143
Mercy Catholic College
Chatswood · Catholic high school · 7-12
728 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Chatswood Public School Chatswood NSW | Mercy Catholic College Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 1,619 | #45 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #615 of 4,908 | #119 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,083 | 728 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 586 | 728 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chatswood 2067 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mercy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 74.1).
- •Chatswood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Chatswood Public School is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 728.
- •Mercy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -19%).
- •Chatswood Public School is a government school while Mercy Catholic College 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 Chatswood Public School better than Mercy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mercy Catholic College ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.1 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 Chatswood Public School and Mercy Catholic College?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Chatswood and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy Catholic College has 12.9.
How do Chatswood Public School and Mercy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Chatswood Public School is 168th of 1,619 and Mercy Catholic College is 45th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.