Mosman Church of England Preparatory School vs Queenwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School
Mosman · Independent primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1206
Queenwood
Mosman · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Mosman NSW | Queenwood Mosman NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 1,619 | #47 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #6 of 4,908 | #115 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 221 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 221 | 816 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1206 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 95.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 55.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Mosman 2088 |
| Council area | Mosman | Mosman |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au | www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (89.1 vs 79.8).
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 8.5).
- •Queenwood is the larger school with 816 students compared with 221.
- •Queenwood has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
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 Mosman Church of England Preparatory School better than Queenwood?
On the Success Index, Mosman Church of England Preparatory School ranks higher (89.1 vs 79.8 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 Mosman Church of England Preparatory School and Queenwood?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Mosman in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queenwood has 8.5.
How do Mosman Church of England Preparatory School and Queenwood rank in NSW?
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School is 1st of 1,619 and Queenwood is 47th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.