Cherrybrook Public School vs Mount St Benedict College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrybrook Public School
Cherrybrook · Government primary · K-6
886 students · ICSEA 1164
Mount St Benedict College
Pennant Hills · Independent high school · 7-12
1,331 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Cherrybrook Public School Cherrybrook NSW | Mount St Benedict College Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 1,619 | #10 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 4,908 | #24 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,331 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 445 | 1,331 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 256 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 107.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cherrybrook 2126 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cherrybrok-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.msb.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Benedict College scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 78.3).
- •Cherrybrook Public School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount St Benedict College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.1).
- •Mount St Benedict College is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 886.
- •Mount St Benedict College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -7%).
- •Cherrybrook Public 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 Cherrybrook Public School better than Mount St Benedict College?
On the Success Index, Mount St Benedict College ranks higher (84.2 vs 78.3 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 Cherrybrook Public School and Mount St Benedict College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cherrybrook and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherrybrook Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Benedict College has 12.4.
How do Cherrybrook Public School and Mount St Benedict College rank in NSW?
Cherrybrook Public School is 78th of 1,619 and Mount St Benedict College is 10th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.