Doonside High School vs St Andrews College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
St Andrews College
Marayong · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,327 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Doonside High School Doonside NSW | St Andrews College Marayong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #463 of 539 | #104 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1269 of 1,472 | #276 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,327 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 371 | 660 / 667 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 109.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Marayong 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.standrewscmarayong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews College scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 26.6).
- •St Andrews College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrews College is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 715.
- •St Andrews College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 11%).
- •Doonside High School is a government school while St Andrews 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 Doonside High School better than St Andrews College?
On the Success Index, St Andrews College ranks higher (70.6 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 St Andrews College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Marayong 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 St Andrews College has 12.1.
How do Doonside High School and St Andrews College rank in NSW?
Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 and St Andrews College is 104th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.