Galstaun College vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mona Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Galstaun College Ingleside NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 314 | #352 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #587 of 1,259 | #1141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 328 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 157 | 221 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 21.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 23% |
| 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/ | www.shmvdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 53.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galstaun College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 21.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 328.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 6%).
- •Galstaun College is a independent school while Sacred Heart 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 Galstaun College better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.7 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 3.8 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 21.2.
How do Galstaun College and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Galstaun College is 185th of 314 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.