Manly Vale Public School vs Taverners Hill Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 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
Taverners Hill Infants School
Petersham · Government primary · K-2
20 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Manly Vale Public School Manly Vale NSW | Taverners Hill Infants School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #436 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 553 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 283 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Manly Vale 2093 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tavernersh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taverners Hill Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.5).
- •Taverners Hill Infants School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 17.2).
- •Manly Vale Public School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 20.
- •Manly Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -44%).
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 Taverners Hill Infants School?
On the Success Index, Taverners Hill Infants School ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.5 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 Manly Vale Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Manly Vale and Petersham 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 Taverners Hill Infants School has 9.1.
How do Manly Vale Public School and Taverners Hill Infants School rank in NSW?
Manly Vale Public School is 115th of 1,619 and Taverners Hill Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.