Cerdon College vs Mount Carmel Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 23 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cerdon College
Merrylands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,001 students · ICSEA 1041
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Varroville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,142 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Cerdon College Merrylands NSW | Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 539 | #203 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #654 of 1,472 | #510 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,001 | 1,142 |
| Girls / boys | 1,001 / 0 | 575 / 567 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.6 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cerdonmerrylands.catholic.edu.au | www.mcccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 54.0).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 1,001.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Cerdon College better than Mount Carmel Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel Catholic College ranks higher (60.3 vs 54.0 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 Cerdon College and Mount Carmel Catholic College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Varroville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cerdon College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Cerdon College and Mount Carmel Catholic College rank in NSW?
Cerdon College is 248th of 539 and Mount Carmel Catholic College is 203rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.