Mimosa Public School vs Wakehurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km 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
Wakehurst Public School
Belrose · Government primary · K-6
407 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Mimosa Public School Frenchs Forest NSW | Wakehurst Public School Belrose NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 1,619 | #170 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #600 of 4,908 | #620 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 562 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 267 | 208 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Belrose 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mimosa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.3 vs 74.1).
- •Wakehurst Public School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mimosa Public School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 407.
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 Wakehurst Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mimosa Public School and Wakehurst Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Belrose 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 Wakehurst Public School has 19.4.
How do Mimosa Public School and Wakehurst Public School rank in NSW?
Mimosa Public School is 165th of 1,619 and Wakehurst Public School is 170th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.