Cheltenham Girls High School vs Mount St Benedict College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Girls High School
Beecroft · Government high school · 7-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1142
Mount St Benedict College
Pennant Hills · Independent high school · 7-12
1,331 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Cheltenham Girls High School Beecroft NSW | Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 539 | #10 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #214 of 1,472 | #24 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,436 | 1,331 |
| Girls / boys | 1,436 / 0 | 1,331 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 256 | 256 |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.7 | 107.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cheltenham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.msb.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Benedict College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 72.8).
- •Mount St Benedict College has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount St Benedict College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Cheltenham Girls High School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 1,331.
- •Mount St Benedict College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 1%).
- •Cheltenham Girls High School is a government school while Mount St Benedict 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 Cheltenham Girls High School better than Mount St Benedict College?
On the Success Index, Mount St Benedict College ranks higher (84.2 vs 72.8 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 Cheltenham Girls High School and Mount St Benedict College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Girls High School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Benedict College has 12.4.
How do Cheltenham Girls High School and Mount St Benedict College rank in NSW?
Cheltenham Girls High School is 77th of 539 and Mount St Benedict College is 10th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.