Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Macquarie Fields High 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.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ingleburn · Catholic primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1066
Macquarie Fields High School
Macquarie Fields · Government high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Ingleburn NSW | Macquarie Fields High School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,619 | #105 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1356 of 4,908 | #277 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 208 | 528 / 563 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ingleburn 2565 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfidow.catholic.edu.au | macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Fields High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 66.2).
- •Macquarie Fields High School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Fields High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.3).
- •Macquarie Fields High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 397.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Macquarie Fields High School is a government 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Macquarie Fields High School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Fields High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.2 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Macquarie Fields High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ingleburn and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Fields High School has 13.6.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Macquarie Fields High School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 450th of 1,619 and Macquarie Fields High School is 105th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.