Coogee Boys' Preparatory School vs Marcellin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 159 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School
Randwick · Independent primary · K-6
102 students · ICSEA 1165
Marcellin College
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
964 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Coogee Boys' Preparatory School Randwick NSW | Marcellin College Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 1,619 | #130 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #40 of 4,908 | #322 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 102 | 964 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 102 | 0 / 964 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 71.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coogeeprep.nsw.edu.au | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (84.6 vs 68.2).
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 102.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
- •Coogee Boys' Preparatory School is a independent 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 Coogee Boys' Preparatory School better than Marcellin College?
On the Success Index, Coogee Boys' Preparatory School ranks higher (84.6 vs 68.2 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 Coogee Boys' Preparatory School and Marcellin College?
About 159 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marcellin College has 13.5.
How do Coogee Boys' Preparatory School and Marcellin College rank in NSW?
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School is 8th of 1,619 and Marcellin College is 130th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.