Griffith High School vs Marian Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith High School
Griffith · Government high school · 7-12
608 students · ICSEA 899
Marian Catholic College
Griffith · Catholic high school · 7-12
701 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Griffith High School Griffith NSW | Marian Catholic College Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 539 | #260 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1344 of 1,472 | #682 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 608 | 701 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 322 | 387 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.0 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 3% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mrhsgriffith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mccww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 23.4).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Griffith High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.5).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 701 students compared with 608.
- •Griffith High School is a government school while Marian Catholic College 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 Griffith High School better than Marian Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic College ranks higher (52.6 vs 23.4 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 Griffith High School and Marian Catholic College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith High School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Griffith High School and Marian Catholic College rank in NSW?
Griffith High School is 492nd of 539 and Marian Catholic College is 260th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.