Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College vs Westbourne College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 4.9 km 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
Westbourne College Sydney
Ultimo · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College North Sydney NSW | Westbourne College Sydney Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #5 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,186 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 1,186 / 0 | 22 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 202 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1179 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 118.3 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.monte.nsw.edu.au | www.westbournecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Westbourne College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (89.0 vs 87.2).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has the higher ICSEA (1179 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 65.
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 Westbourne College Sydney?
On the Success Index, Westbourne College Sydney ranks higher (89.0 vs 87.2 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 Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College and Westbourne College Sydney?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between North Sydney and Ultimo 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 Westbourne College Sydney has 12.0.
How do Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College and Westbourne College Sydney rank in NSW?
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College is 2nd of 539 and Westbourne College Sydney is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.