Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus vs Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 665 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus
Freshwater · Government high school · 11-12
647 students · ICSEA 1098
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus
North Curl Curl · Government high school · 7-12
766 students · ICSEA 1217
| Measure | Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus Freshwater NSW | Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus North Curl Curl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 539 | #46 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #36 of 1,472 | #123 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 647 | 766 |
| Girls / boys | 427 / 220 | 307 / 459 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 322 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1217 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 79% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.5 | 59.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Freshwater 2096 | North Curl Curl 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nbscfreshw-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nbscmanlys-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 76.6).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus is the larger school with 766 students compared with 647.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus better than Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus ranks higher (83.0 vs 76.6 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus and Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Freshwater and North Curl Curl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus has 12.9.
How do Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus and Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus rank in NSW?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus is 11th of 539 and Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus is 46th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.