Mount Colah Public School vs Mount Kuring-gai Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Colah Public School
Mount Colah · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1098
Mount Kuring-gai Public School
Mount Kuring-Gai · Government primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Mount Colah Public School Mount Colah NSW | Mount Kuring-gai Public School Mount Kuring-Gai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 1,619 | #394 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1107 of 4,908 | #1223 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 442 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 224 | 65 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mount Colah 2079 | Mount Kuring-Gai 2080 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtcolah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtkuringga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Colah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 67.8).
- •Mount Colah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Kuring-gai Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.0).
- •Mount Colah Public School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 132.
- •Mount Colah Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -28%).
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 Mount Colah Public School better than Mount Kuring-gai Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Colah Public School ranks higher (69.0 vs 67.8 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 Mount Colah Public School and Mount Kuring-gai Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Colah and Mount Kuring-Gai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Colah Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Kuring-gai Public School has 14.5.
How do Mount Colah Public School and Mount Kuring-gai Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Colah Public School is 336th of 1,619 and Mount Kuring-gai Public School is 394th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.