Mona Vale Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 167 m 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mona Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
417 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Mona Vale Public School Mona Vale NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #222 of 1,619 | #352 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #783 of 4,908 | #1141 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 671 | 417 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 373 | 221 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -38% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 21.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.8 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mona Vale 2103 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | monavale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shmvdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mona Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 68.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mona Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 21.2).
- •Mona Vale Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 417.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -38%).
- •Mona Vale Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Mona Vale Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mona Vale Public School ranks higher (72.6 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 Mona Vale Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Mona Vale and Mona Vale 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 21.2.
How do Mona Vale Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mona Vale Public School is 222nd of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.