Manly West Public School vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manly West Public School
Balgowlah · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 1147
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
Balgowlah · Government high school · 7-12
1,100 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Manly West Public School Balgowlah NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus Balgowlah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,619 | #114 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #716 of 4,908 | #293 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 761 | 1,100 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 367 | 0 / 1,100 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balgowlah 2093 | Balgowlah 2093 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbscbalgb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Manly West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 69.8).
- •Manly West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.0).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 761.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 West Public School better than Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus?
On the Success Index, Manly West Public School ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.8 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 West Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Balgowlah and Balgowlah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manly West Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus has 14.4.
How do Manly West Public School and Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus rank in NSW?
Manly West Public School is 202nd of 1,619 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus is 114th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.