Manly Vale Public School vs Manly West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manly Vale Public School
Manly Vale · Government primary · K-6
553 students · ICSEA 1129
Manly West Public School
Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Manly Vale Public School Manly Vale NSW | Manly West Public School Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 1,619 | #202 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #436 of 4,908 | #716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 553 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 283 | 394 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manly Vale 2093 | Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Manly Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 73.2).
- •Manly West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Manly West Public School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 553.
- •Manly Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -12%).
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 Manly Vale Public School better than Manly West Public School?
On the Success Index, Manly Vale Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 73.2 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 Manly Vale Public School and Manly West Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manly Vale and Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manly Vale Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly West Public School has 19.0.
How do Manly Vale Public School and Manly West Public School rank in NSW?
Manly Vale Public School is 115th of 1,619 and Manly West Public School is 202nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.