Elanora Heights Public School vs Mater Maria Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora Heights Public School
Elanora Heights · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 1087
Mater Maria Catholic College
Warriewood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,098 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Elanora Heights Public School Elanora Heights NSW | Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #619 of 1,619 | #71 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1886 of 4,908 | #200 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 387 | 1,098 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 210 | 535 / 563 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 84.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elanora Heights 2101 | Warriewood 2102 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matermaria.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mater Maria Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 60.5).
- •Elanora Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.1).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 387.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -32%).
- •Elanora Heights Public School is a government school while Mater Maria 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 Elanora Heights Public School better than Mater Maria Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mater Maria Catholic College ranks higher (73.3 vs 60.5 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 Elanora Heights Public School and Mater Maria Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elanora Heights and Warriewood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora Heights Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Maria Catholic College has 13.0.
How do Elanora Heights Public School and Mater Maria Catholic College rank in NSW?
Elanora Heights Public School is 619th of 1,619 and Mater Maria Catholic College is 71st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.