Queenwood vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queenwood
Mosman · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1172
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Mosman · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1189
| Measure | Queenwood Mosman NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 314 | #15 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 1,259 | #57 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 816 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 816 / 0 | 191 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1172 | 1189 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.7 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.3 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mosman 2088 | Mosman 2088 |
| Council area | Mosman | Mosman |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au | shmosman.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 79.8).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1189 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queenwood has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.7).
- •Queenwood is the larger school with 816 students compared with 373.
- •Queenwood is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Queenwood better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 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 Queenwood and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mosman and Mosman in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queenwood has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Queenwood and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Queenwood is 47th of 314 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 15th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.