Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College vs SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 494 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
North Sydney · Independent high school · 7-12
1,186 students · ICSEA 1179
SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School
North Sydney · Independent combined · K-12
1,724 students · ICSEA 1205
| Measure | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW | SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School North Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 539 | #7 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #5 of 1,472 | #22 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,186 | 1,724 |
| Girls / boys | 1,186 / 0 | 9 / 1,715 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 224 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1179 | 1205 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 82% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.3 | 174.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 118.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | North Sydney 2060 |
| Council area | North Sydney | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monte.nsw.edu.au | www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (87.2 vs 87.7).
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1205 vs 1179), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 1,186.
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 Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College better than SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar 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 Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School?
About 494 m in a straight line, between North Sydney and North Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School has 9.9.
How do Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School rank in NSW?
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is 2nd of 539 and SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School is 7th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.