Loreto Kirribilli vs Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto Kirribilli
Kirribilli · Independent combined · K-12
1,176 students · ICSEA 1189
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
North Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
1,186 students · ICSEA 1179
| Measure | Loreto Kirribilli Kirribilli NSW | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 314 | #2 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #81 of 1,259 | #5 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,176 | 1,186 |
| Girls / boys | 1,176 / 0 | 1,186 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1189 | 1179 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.6 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 60.6 | 59.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kirribilli 2061 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loreto.nsw.edu.au/ | www.monte.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (87.2 vs 81.5).
- •Loreto Kirribilli has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1179), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 1,176.
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 Loreto Kirribilli better than Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College ranks higher (87.2 vs 81.5 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 Loreto Kirribilli and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kirribilli and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto Kirribilli has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has 10.0.
How do Loreto Kirribilli and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College rank in NSW?
Loreto Kirribilli is 33rd of 314 and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is 2nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.