Moriah College vs St Augustine's College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moriah College
Bondi Junction · Independent combined · K-12
1,339 students · ICSEA 1141
St Augustine's College Sydney
Brookvale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,580 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Moriah College Bondi Junction NSW | St Augustine's College Sydney Brookvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 314 | #57 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 1,259 | #159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,339 | 1,580 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 680 | 0 / 1,580 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 213 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.7 | 139.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 114.0 | 61.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bondi Junction 2022 | Brookvale 2100 |
| Council area | Waverley | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/ | www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.0 vs 76.8).
- •Moriah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.4).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 1,339.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has grown faster over five years (11% vs -9%).
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 Moriah College better than St Augustine's College Sydney?
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 Moriah College and St Augustine's College Sydney?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Bondi Junction and Brookvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moriah College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College Sydney has 11.4.
How do Moriah College and St Augustine's College Sydney rank in NSW?
Moriah College is 59th of 314 and St Augustine's College Sydney is 57th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.