Centennial Park School vs Marcellin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 404 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Park School
Randwick · Government special · U
53 students · ICSEA 1055
Marcellin College
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
964 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Centennial Park School Randwick NSW | Marcellin College Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #130 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 53 | 964 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 22 | 0 / 964 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 71.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centennial-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marcellin College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centennial Park School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 13.5).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 53.
- •Centennial Park School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -2%).
- •Centennial Park School is a government school while Marcellin College is a catholic 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 Centennial Park School better than Marcellin College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial Park School and Marcellin College?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centennial Park School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marcellin College has 13.5.
How do Centennial Park School and Marcellin College rank in NSW?
Centennial Park School is unranked and Marcellin College is 130th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.