Manly West Public School vs Seaforth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Seaforth Public School
Seaforth · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Manly West Public School Balgowlah NSW | Seaforth Public School Seaforth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,619 | #134 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #716 of 4,908 | #511 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 761 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 367 | 208 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balgowlah 2093 | Seaforth 2092 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | seaforth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Seaforth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 73.2).
- •Seaforth Public School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly West Public School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 394.
- •Manly West Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -23%).
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 Seaforth Public School?
On the Success Index, Seaforth Public School ranks higher (75.3 vs 73.2 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 Seaforth Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Balgowlah and Seaforth 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 Seaforth Public School has 18.9.
How do Manly West Public School and Seaforth Public School rank in NSW?
Manly West Public School is 202nd of 1,619 and Seaforth Public School is 134th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.