Moriah College vs Waverley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 633 m 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
Waverley Public School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Moriah College Bondi Junction NSW | Waverley Public School Waverley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 314 | #103 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #168 of 1,259 | #388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,339 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 659 / 680 | 127 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.7 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 114.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi Junction 2022 | Waverley 2024 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/ | waverley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Waverley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 76.0).
- •Waverley Public School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moriah College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.2).
- •Moriah College is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 263.
- •Moriah College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
- •Moriah College is a independent school while Waverley Public School is a government 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 Moriah College better than Waverley Public School?
On the Success Index, Waverley Public School ranks higher (77.2 vs 76.0 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 Moriah College and Waverley Public School?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Bondi Junction and Waverley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moriah College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Public School has 16.2.
How do Moriah College and Waverley Public School rank in NSW?
Moriah College is 59th of 314 and Waverley Public School is 103rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.