Galstaun College vs Mater Maria Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galstaun College
Ingleside · Independent combined · K-12
328 students · ICSEA 1046
Mater Maria Catholic College
Warriewood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,098 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Galstaun College Ingleside NSW | Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 314 | #71 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 1,259 | #200 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 328 | 1,098 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 157 | 535 / 563 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 199 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 84.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ingleside 2101 | Warriewood 2102 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.galstaun.nsw.edu.au/ | matermaria.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mater Maria Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 53.1).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galstaun College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 328.
- •Galstaun College is a independent 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 Galstaun College better than Mater Maria Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mater Maria Catholic College ranks higher (73.3 vs 53.1 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 Galstaun College and Mater Maria Catholic College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Warriewood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galstaun College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Maria Catholic College has 13.0.
How do Galstaun College and Mater Maria Catholic College rank in NSW?
Galstaun College is 185th of 314 and Mater Maria Catholic College is 71st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.