Islington Public School vs Marrickville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Islington Public School
Islington · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1090
Marrickville Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Islington Public School Islington NSW | Marrickville Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 1,619 | #190 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 4,908 | #680 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 77 | 106 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Islington 2296 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | islington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marrickvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Islington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 73.5).
- •Islington Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.7).
- •Marrickville Public School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 159.
- •Islington Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -20%).
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 Islington Public School better than Marrickville Public School?
On the Success Index, Islington Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 73.5 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 Islington Public School and Marrickville Public School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Islington and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Islington Public School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marrickville Public School has 13.7.
How do Islington Public School and Marrickville Public School rank in NSW?
Islington Public School is 113th of 1,619 and Marrickville Public School is 190th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.