Horsley Park Public School vs Marion Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 193 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsley Park Public School
Horsley Park · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 932
Marion Catholic Primary School
Horsley Park · Catholic primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Horsley Park Public School Horsley Park NSW | Marion Catholic Primary School Horsley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1306 of 1,619 | #845 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4036 of 4,908 | #2578 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 55 | 104 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Horsley Park 2175 | Horsley Park 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | horsleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marionhorsleypark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marion Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 31.2).
- •Marion Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.0).
- •Marion Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 84.
- •Horsley Park Public School is a government school while Marion 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 Horsley Park Public School better than Marion Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marion Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 31.2 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 Horsley Park Public School and Marion Catholic Primary School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Horsley Park and Horsley Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsley Park Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marion Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Horsley Park Public School and Marion Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Horsley Park Public School is 1306th of 1,619 and Marion Catholic Primary School is 845th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.