Dulwich Hill Public School vs St Maroun's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 427 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich Hill Public School
Dulwich Hill · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1099
St Maroun's College
Marrickville · Independent combined · K-12
567 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Dulwich Hill Public School Dulwich Hill NSW | St Maroun's College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #551 of 1,619 | #186 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1695 of 4,908 | #589 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 358 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 180 | 288 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwichhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dulwich Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 53.0).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maroun's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.0).
- •St Maroun's College is the larger school with 567 students compared with 358.
- •St Maroun's College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -23%).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School 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 Hill Public School better than St Maroun's College?
On the Success Index, Dulwich Hill Public School ranks higher (62.5 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 Hill Public School and St Maroun's College?
About 427 m in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich Hill Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Maroun's College has 11.9.
How do Dulwich Hill Public School and St Maroun's College rank in NSW?
Dulwich Hill Public School is 551st of 1,619 and St Maroun's College is 186th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.