Casimir Catholic College vs Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 959 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casimir Catholic College
Marrickville · Catholic high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1052
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Dulwich Hill · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Casimir Catholic College Marrickville NSW | Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design Dulwich Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 539 | #90 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #304 of 1,472 | #247 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 827 | 804 |
| Girls / boys | 378 / 449 | 443 / 361 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.1 | 61.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Dulwich Hill 2203 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casimirmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au | dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 69.0).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casimir Catholic College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 804.
- •Casimir Catholic College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -10%).
- •Casimir Catholic College is a catholic school while Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is a government 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 Casimir Catholic College better than Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design?
On the Success Index, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design ranks higher (71.6 vs 69.0 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 Casimir Catholic College and Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Dulwich Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casimir Catholic College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 13.1.
How do Casimir Catholic College and Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design rank in NSW?
Casimir Catholic College is 119th of 539 and Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is 90th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.