Holsworthy High School vs St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 809 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 1000
St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
Wattle Grove · Independent combined · K-12
896 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Holsworthy High School Holsworthy NSW | St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 539 | #84 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,472 | #241 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 693 | 896 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 353 | 451 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | – | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 63.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 30.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holsworthy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarks.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 55.3).
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holsworthy High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 896 students compared with 693.
- •Holsworthy High School is a government school while St Mark's Coptic Orthodox 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 Holsworthy High School better than St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.3 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 Holsworthy High School and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Wattle Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holsworthy High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has 14.2.
How do Holsworthy High School and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
Holsworthy High School is 237th of 539 and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College is 84th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.