Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham vs St Maroun's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham
Lewisham · Independent combined · 5-12
1,231 students · ICSEA 1074
St Maroun's College
Marrickville · Independent combined · K-12
567 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham Lewisham NSW | St Maroun's College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 314 | #186 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #510 of 1,259 | #589 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,231 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,231 | 288 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.1 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 53.0).
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 567.
- •St Maroun's College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -5%).
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 Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham better than St Maroun's College?
On the Success Index, Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham ranks higher (56.8 vs 53.0 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 Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham and St Maroun's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lewisham and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Maroun's College has 11.9.
How do Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham and St Maroun's College rank in NSW?
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is 161st of 314 and St Maroun's College is 186th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.