Mayville High School vs St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 71 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayville High School
Southsea · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
405 students
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students
| Measure | Mayville High School Southsea, South East | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #665 of 679 | #1379 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3992 of 4,090 | #7955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 405 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 351 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mayvillehighschool.com/ | www.sscps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Swithun's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 8.6).
- •Mayville High School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 351.
- •Mayville High School is a independent school while St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mayville High School better than St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Swithun's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 8.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mayville High School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
About 71 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayville High School: 405. St Swithun's Catholic Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayville High School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Mayville High School is 665th of 679 and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is 1379th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).