Kogarah High School vs Marist College Kogarah
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 435 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kogarah High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 6-12
787 students · ICSEA 993
Marist College Kogarah
Bexley · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,045 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Kogarah High School Kogarah NSW | Marist College Kogarah Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 539 | #120 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #664 of 1,472 | #306 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 787 | 1,045 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 423 | 0 / 1,045 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.7 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kogarah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mckogarah.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist College Kogarah scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 53.7).
- •Marist College Kogarah has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kogarah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
- •Marist College Kogarah is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 787.
- •Marist College Kogarah has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Kogarah High School is a government school while Marist College Kogarah 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 Kogarah High School better than Marist College Kogarah?
On the Success Index, Marist College Kogarah ranks higher (69.0 vs 53.7 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 Kogarah High School and Marist College Kogarah?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Kogarah and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kogarah High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist College Kogarah has 13.3.
How do Kogarah High School and Marist College Kogarah rank in NSW?
Kogarah High School is 251st of 539 and Marist College Kogarah is 120th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.