Mater Maria Catholic College vs Pittwater High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Maria Catholic College
Warriewood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,098 students · ICSEA 1085
Pittwater High School
Mona Vale · Government high school · 7-12
881 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood NSW | Pittwater High School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 539 | #218 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #200 of 1,472 | #549 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,098 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 563 | 421 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.6 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warriewood 2102 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matermaria.nsw.edu.au/ | pittwater-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Maria Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 58.6).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 881.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -20%).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is a catholic school while Pittwater High School is a government 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 Mater Maria Catholic College better than Pittwater High School?
On the Success Index, Mater Maria Catholic College ranks higher (73.3 vs 58.6 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 Mater Maria Catholic College and Pittwater High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Warriewood and Mona Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Maria Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pittwater High School has 13.4.
How do Mater Maria Catholic College and Pittwater High School rank in NSW?
Mater Maria Catholic College is 71st of 539 and Pittwater High School is 218th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.