St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Coogee · Catholic primary · K-6
205 students · ICSEA 1159
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manly · Catholic primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coogee NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manly NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 1,619 | #43 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #28 of 4,908 | #186 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 205 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 85 | 179 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Coogee 2034 | Manly 2095 |
| Council area | Randwick | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbcoogee.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.smmdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 80.1).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 205.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 5%).
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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 80.1 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Coogee and Manly in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 4th of 1,619 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 43rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.