Mona Vale Public School vs Narrabeen Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mona Vale Public School
Mona Vale · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1096
Narrabeen Sports High School
North Narrabeen · Government high school · 7-12
794 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Mona Vale Public School Mona Vale NSW | Narrabeen Sports High School North Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 1,619 | #252 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 4,908 | #666 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 794 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 373 | 338 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 59.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mona Vale 2103 | North Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | monavale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabeen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mona Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 53.6).
- •Mona Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mona Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Narrabeen Sports High School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 671.
- •Narrabeen Sports High School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -38%).
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 Mona Vale Public School better than Narrabeen Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Mona Vale Public School ranks higher (72.6 vs 53.6 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 Mona Vale Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mona Vale and North Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mona Vale Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabeen Sports High School has 13.4.
How do Mona Vale Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School rank in NSW?
Mona Vale Public School is 222nd of 1,619 and Narrabeen Sports High School is 252nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.