Eastwood Heights Public School vs Marist College Eastwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Heights Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1119
Marist College Eastwood
Eastwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Eastwood Heights Public School Eastwood NSW | Marist College Eastwood Eastwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #563 of 1,619 | #56 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1735 of 4,908 | #160 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 416 | 976 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 216 | 0 / 976 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 152 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 70.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Eastwood 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastwoodht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist College Eastwood scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 62.1).
- •Marist College Eastwood has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.3).
- •Marist College Eastwood is the larger school with 976 students compared with 416.
- •Marist College Eastwood has grown faster over five years (12% vs -16%).
- •Eastwood Heights Public School is a government school while Marist College Eastwood 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 Eastwood Heights Public School better than Marist College Eastwood?
On the Success Index, Marist College Eastwood ranks higher (75.3 vs 62.1 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 Eastwood Heights Public School and Marist College Eastwood?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Eastwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Heights Public School has 19.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist College Eastwood has 13.9.
How do Eastwood Heights Public School and Marist College Eastwood rank in NSW?
Eastwood Heights Public School is 563rd of 1,619 and Marist College Eastwood is 56th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.