Galstaun College vs Mona Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.7 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
Mona Vale Public School
Mona Vale · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Galstaun College Ingleside NSW | Mona Vale Public School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 314 | #222 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 1,259 | #783 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 328 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 157 | 298 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ingleside 2101 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.galstaun.nsw.edu.au/ | monavale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mona Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 53.1).
- •Mona Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galstaun College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Mona Vale Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 328.
- •Galstaun College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -38%).
- •Galstaun College is a independent school while Mona Vale Public School is a government 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 Mona Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Mona Vale Public School ranks higher (72.6 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 Mona Vale Public School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Mona Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galstaun College has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mona Vale Public School has 11.2.
How do Galstaun College and Mona Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Galstaun College is 185th of 314 and Mona Vale Public School is 222nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.