Christ The King Primary School vs Muirfield High 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.
Christ The King Primary School
North Rocks · Catholic primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 1102
Muirfield High School
North Rocks · Government high school · 7-12
836 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Christ The King Primary School North Rocks NSW | Muirfield High School North Rocks NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 1,619 | #117 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 4,908 | #298 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 279 | 836 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 147 | 392 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 63.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | North Rocks 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au | muirfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 69.5).
- •Christ The King Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muirfield High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Muirfield High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 279.
- •Muirfield High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
- •Christ The King Primary School is a catholic school while Muirfield High 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 Christ The King Primary School better than Muirfield High School?
On the Success Index, Christ The King Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 69.5 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 Christ The King Primary School and Muirfield High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Rocks and North Rocks in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ The King Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Muirfield High School has 13.1.
How do Christ The King Primary School and Muirfield High School rank in NSW?
Christ The King Primary School is 228th of 1,619 and Muirfield High School is 117th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.