Cumberland High School vs St Patrick's Marist College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,173 students · ICSEA 1060
St Patrick's Marist College
Dundas · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Cumberland High School Carlingford NSW | St Patrick's Marist College Dundas NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 539 | #110 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 1,472 | #284 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,173 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 491 / 682 | 504 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 232 | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.0 | 73.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Dundas 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cumberland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsdundas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Marist College scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 68.7).
- •St Patrick's Marist College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cumberland High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Cumberland High School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 1,070.
- •Cumberland High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 4%).
- •Cumberland High School is a government school while St Patrick's Marist 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 Cumberland High School better than St Patrick's Marist College?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Marist College ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.7 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 Cumberland High School and St Patrick's Marist College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Dundas in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cumberland High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Marist College has 14.6.
How do Cumberland High School and St Patrick's Marist College rank in NSW?
Cumberland High School is 125th of 539 and St Patrick's Marist College is 110th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.