Mater Maria Catholic College vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mona Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 539 | #352 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #200 of 1,472 | #1141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,098 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 563 | 221 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.6 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Warriewood 2102 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matermaria.nsw.edu.au/ | www.shmvdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mater Maria Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 68.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.2).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 417.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 8%).
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Maria Catholic College ranks higher (73.3 vs 68.7 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 21.2.
How do Mater Maria Catholic College and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mater Maria Catholic College is 71st of 539 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.