Manly Village Public School vs Stella Maris 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.
Manly Village Public School
Manly · Government primary · K-6
532 students · ICSEA 1151
Stella Maris College
Manly · Independent high school · 7-12
1,006 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Manly Village Public School Manly NSW | Stella Maris College Manly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 1,619 | #3 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #725 of 4,908 | #6 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 532 | 1,006 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 265 | 1,006 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 43.9 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manly 2095 | Manly 2095 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stellamaris.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris College scores higher on the Success Index (86.8 vs 73.1).
- •Manly Village Public School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stella Maris College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.0).
- •Stella Maris College is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 532.
- •Stella Maris College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -25%).
- •Manly Village Public School is a government school while Stella Maris College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Stella Maris College?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris College ranks higher (86.8 vs 73.1 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 Stella Maris College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly 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 Stella Maris College has 11.1.
How do Manly Village Public School and Stella Maris College rank in NSW?
Manly Village Public School is 204th of 1,619 and Stella Maris College is 3rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.