Manly Village Public School vs Manly West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manly Village Public School
Manly · Government primary · K-6
532 students · ICSEA 1151
Manly West Public School
Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Manly Village Public School Manly NSW | Manly West Public School Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 1,619 | #202 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #725 of 4,908 | #716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 532 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 265 | 394 / 367 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manly 2095 | Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.1 vs 73.2).
- •Manly Village Public School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly Village Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.0).
- •Manly West Public School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 532.
- •Manly West Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -25%).
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 Village Public School better than Manly West Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manly Village Public School and Manly West Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Manly and Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manly Village Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly West Public School has 19.0.
How do Manly Village Public School and Manly West Public School rank in NSW?
Manly Village Public School is 204th 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.