Middle Harbour Public School vs Mosman Church of England Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Harbour Public School
Mosman · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1162
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School
Mosman · Independent primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1206
| Measure | Middle Harbour Public School Mosman NSW | Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Mosman NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 1,619 | #1 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #548 of 4,908 | #6 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 423 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 210 | 0 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1206 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 84% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Mosman 2088 |
| Council area | Mosman | Mosman |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | middleharb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (89.1 vs 74.8).
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1162), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 18.0).
- •Middle Harbour Public School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 221.
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -26%).
- •Middle Harbour Public School is a government school while Mosman Church of England Preparatory School 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 Middle Harbour Public School better than Mosman Church of England Preparatory School?
On the Success Index, Mosman Church of England Preparatory School ranks higher (89.1 vs 74.8 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 Middle Harbour Public School and Mosman Church of England Preparatory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Mosman in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Harbour Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has 8.0.
How do Middle Harbour Public School and Mosman Church of England Preparatory School rank in NSW?
Middle Harbour Public School is 144th of 1,619 and Mosman Church of England Preparatory School is 1st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.