Casimir Catholic College vs Ferncourt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km 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
Ferncourt Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Casimir Catholic College Marrickville NSW | Ferncourt Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 539 | #485 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #304 of 1,472 | #1478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 827 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 378 / 449 | 145 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.1 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casimirmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au | ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casimir Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 64.7).
- •Ferncourt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casimir Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.5).
- •Casimir Catholic College is the larger school with 827 students compared with 285.
- •Casimir Catholic College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -33%).
- •Casimir Catholic College is a catholic school while Ferncourt Public School 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 Ferncourt Public School?
On the Success Index, Casimir Catholic College ranks higher (69.0 vs 64.7 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 Ferncourt Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Marrickville and Marrickville 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 Ferncourt Public School has 18.5.
How do Casimir Catholic College and Ferncourt Public School rank in NSW?
Casimir Catholic College is 119th of 539 and Ferncourt Public School is 485th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.