Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design vs Marrickville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Dulwich Hill · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1092
Marrickville High School
Marrickville · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design Dulwich Hill NSW | Marrickville High School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 539 | #60 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #247 of 1,472 | #167 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 804 | 625 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 361 | 240 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 67.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | marrickvil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marrickville High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 71.6).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marrickville High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is the larger school with 804 students compared with 625.
- •Marrickville High School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -10%).
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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design better than Marrickville High School?
On the Success Index, Marrickville High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 71.6 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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and Marrickville High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marrickville High School has 9.2.
How do Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and Marrickville High School rank in NSW?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is 90th of 539 and Marrickville High School is 60th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.