Marist Catholic College North Shore vs Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 490 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
North Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
1,186 students · ICSEA 1179
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #2 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #5 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,186 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 1,186 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 202 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 199 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1179 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 118.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 59.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.monte.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College scores higher on the Success Index (87.2 vs 82.0).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1179 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 1,186.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs 1%).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is a catholic school while Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore better than Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
On the Success Index, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.0 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College?
About 490 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has 10.0.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is 2nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.