Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus vs St Augustine's College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 894 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus
North Curl Curl · Government high school · 7-12
766 students · ICSEA 1217
St Augustine's College Sydney
Brookvale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,580 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus North Curl Curl NSW | St Augustine's College Sydney Brookvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 539 | #57 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #123 of 1,472 | #159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 766 | 1,580 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 459 | 0 / 1,580 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 213 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1217 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 79% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 139.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 61.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Curl Curl 2099 | Brookvale 2100 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nbscmanlys-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.6 vs 76.8).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 766.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has grown faster over five years (11% vs -4%).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus is a government school while St Augustine's College Sydney is an independent 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus better than St Augustine's College Sydney?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus and St Augustine's College Sydney?
About 894 m in a straight line, between North Curl Curl and Brookvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College Sydney has 11.4.
How do Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus and St Augustine's College Sydney rank in NSW?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus is 46th of 539 and St Augustine's College Sydney is 57th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.