Catherine McAuley Westmead vs Parramatta Marist High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 136 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine McAuley Westmead
Westmead · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,210 students · ICSEA 1087
Parramatta Marist High School
Westmead · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,043 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Catherine McAuley Westmead Westmead NSW | Parramatta Marist High School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #135 of 539 | #149 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #331 of 1,472 | #366 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,210 | 1,043 |
| Girls / boys | 1,210 / 0 | 0 / 1,043 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.4 | 76.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au | www.parramarist.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead scores higher on the Success Index (67.9 vs 66.7).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta Marist High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Catherine McAuley Westmead is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 1,043.
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 Catherine McAuley Westmead better than Parramatta Marist High School?
On the Success Index, Catherine McAuley Westmead ranks higher (67.9 vs 66.7 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 Catherine McAuley Westmead and Parramatta Marist High School?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley Westmead has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta Marist High School has 13.7.
How do Catherine McAuley Westmead and Parramatta Marist High School rank in NSW?
Catherine McAuley Westmead is 135th of 539 and Parramatta Marist High School is 149th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.