Manly West Public School vs Royal Far West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Royal Far West School
Manly · Government special
| Measure | Manly West Public School Balgowlah NSW | Royal Far West School Manly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #716 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 761 | – |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 367 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | – |
| Indigenous students | 1% | – |
| Suburb | Balgowlah 2093 | Manly 2095 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | royalfarwe-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
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 Royal Far West 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 West Public School and Royal Far West School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Balgowlah and Manly in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Manly West Public School and Royal Far West School rank in NSW?
Manly West Public School is 202nd of 1,619 and Royal Far West School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.