Hunters Hill High School vs Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Hill High School
Hunters Hill · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1104
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Woolwich · Catholic high school · 7-12
937 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Hunters Hill High School Hunters Hill NSW | Marist Sisters' College Woolwich Woolwich NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 539 | #133 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #100 of 1,472 | #328 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 790 | 937 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 485 | 937 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hunters Hill 2110 | Woolwich 2110 |
| Council area | Hunters Hill | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntershd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mscwoolwich.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hunters Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 68.0).
- •Hunters Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is the larger school with 937 students compared with 790.
- •Hunters Hill High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Hunters Hill High School is a government school while Marist Sisters' College Woolwich 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 Hunters Hill High School better than Marist Sisters' College Woolwich?
On the Success Index, Hunters Hill High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.0 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 Hunters Hill High School and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hunters Hill and Woolwich in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunters Hill High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich has 13.4.
How do Hunters Hill High School and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich rank in NSW?
Hunters Hill High School is 34th of 539 and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is 133rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.