Epping Boys High School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Boys High School
Eastwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,493 students · ICSEA 1117
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Marsfield · Catholic primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Epping Boys High School Eastwood NSW | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Marsfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 539 | #75 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #258 of 1,472 | #293 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,493 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,493 | 135 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 265 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 241 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.2 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Marsfield 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stamarsfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 71.3).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Epping Boys High School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 284.
- •Epping Boys High School is a government school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 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 Epping Boys High School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.3 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 Epping Boys High School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Marsfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Boys High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Epping Boys High School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Epping Boys High School is 95th of 539 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 75th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.