Manly Village Public School vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 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
Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus
Manly Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,023 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Manly Village Public School Manly NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus Manly Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 1,619 | #140 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #725 of 4,908 | #346 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 532 | 1,023 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 265 | 1,023 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 71.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manly 2095 | Manly Vale 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbscmgirls-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Manly Village Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 67.5).
- •Manly Village Public School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 532.
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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?
On the Success Index, Manly Village Public School ranks higher (73.1 vs 67.5 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 Village Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly Vale 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus has 14.4.
How do Manly Village Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus rank in NSW?
Manly Village Public School is 204th of 1,619 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus is 140th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.