Mimosa Public School vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 726 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mimosa Public School
Frenchs Forest · Government primary · K-6
562 students · ICSEA 1119
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Davidson · Catholic primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Mimosa Public School Frenchs Forest NSW | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Davidson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 1,619 | #30 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #600 of 4,908 | #131 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 562 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 267 | 65 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Davidson 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mimosa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.smddbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 74.3).
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.1).
- •Mimosa Public School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 136.
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (70% vs 6%).
- •Mimosa Public School is a government school while St Martin's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Mimosa Public School better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 74.3 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 Mimosa Public School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Davidson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mimosa Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Mimosa Public School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mimosa Public School is 165th of 1,619 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School is 30th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.