Davidson High School vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 743 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson High School
Frenchs Forest · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1089
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Davidson · Catholic primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Davidson High School Frenchs Forest NSW | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Davidson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 539 | #30 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,472 | #131 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 790 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 431 | 65 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Davidson 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | davidson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.smddbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 68.1).
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Davidson High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 136.
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (70% vs -11%).
- •Davidson High School is a government school while St Martin's Catholic Primary School 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 Davidson High School better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 68.1 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 Davidson High School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Davidson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davidson High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Davidson High School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Davidson High School is 131st of 539 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.