Hurstville Grove Infants School vs Marist Catholic College Penshurst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 904 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville Grove Infants School
Penshurst · Government primary · K-2
59 students · ICSEA 1097
Marist Catholic College Penshurst
Mortdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,343 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Hurstville Grove Infants School Penshurst NSW | Marist Catholic College Penshurst Mortdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #69 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #197 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-2 | 7-12 |
| Students | 59 | 1,343 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 34 | 680 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 96.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Penshurst 2222 | Mortdale 2223 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvilgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maristpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College Penshurst scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 71.5).
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Catholic College Penshurst has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Marist Catholic College Penshurst is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 59.
- •Marist Catholic College Penshurst has grown faster over five years (34% vs -26%).
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School is a government school while Marist Catholic College Penshurst 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 Hurstville Grove Infants School better than Marist Catholic College Penshurst?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College Penshurst ranks higher (73.4 vs 71.5 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 Hurstville Grove Infants School and Marist Catholic College Penshurst?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Penshurst and Mortdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville Grove Infants School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist Catholic College Penshurst has 13.9.
How do Hurstville Grove Infants School and Marist Catholic College Penshurst rank in NSW?
Hurstville Grove Infants School is unranked and Marist Catholic College Penshurst is 69th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.