Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design vs St Maroun's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 471 m 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
St Maroun's College
Marrickville · Independent combined · K-12
567 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design Dulwich Hill NSW | St Maroun's College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 539 | #186 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #247 of 1,472 | #589 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 804 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 361 | 288 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 53.0).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maroun's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is the larger school with 804 students compared with 567.
- •St Maroun's College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -10%).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is a government school while St Maroun's College is an independent 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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design better than St Maroun's College?
On the Success Index, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design ranks higher (71.6 vs 53.0 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 St Maroun's College?
About 471 m 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 St Maroun's College has 11.9.
How do Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and St Maroun's College rank in NSW?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is 90th of 539 and St Maroun's College is 186th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.