Mosman Church of England Preparatory School vs SCECGS Redlands
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
SCECGS Redlands
Cremorne · Independent combined · K-12
1,680 students · ICSEA 1190
| Measure | Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Mosman NSW | SCECGS Redlands Cremorne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 1,619 | #41 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #6 of 4,908 | #100 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 221 | 1,680 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 221 | 845 / 835 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 174 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1206 | 1190 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 163.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 118.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Cremorne 2090 |
| Council area | Mosman | North Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au | www.redlands.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (89.1 vs 80.6).
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1190), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mosman Church of England Preparatory School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 10.3).
- •SCECGS Redlands is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 221.
- •SCECGS Redlands has grown faster over five years (4% 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 SCECGS Redlands?
On the Success Index, Mosman Church of England Preparatory School ranks higher (89.1 vs 80.6 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 SCECGS Redlands?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Cremorne 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 SCECGS Redlands has 10.3.
How do Mosman Church of England Preparatory School and SCECGS Redlands rank in NSW?
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School is 1st of 1,619 and SCECGS Redlands is 41st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.