Griffith Public School vs Marian Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 881
Marian Catholic College
Griffith · Catholic high school · 7-12
701 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Griffith Public School Griffith NSW | Marian Catholic College Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1326 of 1,619 | #260 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4096 of 4,908 | #682 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 433 | 701 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 387 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 3% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | griffith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mccww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 30.3).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 701 students compared with 433.
- •Griffith Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 0%).
- •Griffith Public 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 Public School better than Marian Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic College ranks higher (52.6 vs 30.3 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 Griffith Public School and Marian Catholic College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian Catholic College has 12.5.
How do Griffith Public School and Marian Catholic College rank in NSW?
Griffith Public School is 1326th of 1,619 and Marian Catholic College is 260th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.