Doonside High School vs Marayong South Public 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.
Doonside High School
Doonside · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 917
Marayong South Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Doonside High School Doonside NSW | Marayong South Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #463 of 539 | #969 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1269 of 1,472 | #3010 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 715 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 371 | 118 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | marayongs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marayong South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 26.6).
- •Marayong South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.7).
- •Doonside High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 286.
- •Doonside High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -16%).
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 Doonside High School better than Marayong South Public School?
On the Success Index, Marayong South Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 26.6 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 Doonside High School and Marayong South Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marayong South Public School has 17.7.
How do Doonside High School and Marayong South Public School rank in NSW?
Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 and Marayong South Public School is 969th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.