Royal Far West School vs Stella Maris College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Far West School
Manly · Government special
Stella Maris College
Manly · Independent high school · 7-12
1,006 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Royal Far West School Manly NSW | Stella Maris College Manly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #3 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #6 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | – | 7-12 |
| Students | – | 1,006 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 1,006 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 43.9 |
| Language background other than English | – | 12% |
| Indigenous students | – | 0% |
| Suburb | Manly 2095 | Manly 2095 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | royalfarwe-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | stellamaris.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Royal Far West School is a government school while Stella Maris College 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 Royal Far West School better than Stella Maris College?
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 Royal Far West School and Stella Maris College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Royal Far West School and Stella Maris College rank in NSW?
Royal Far West School is unranked and Stella Maris College is 3rd of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.