Macarthur Girls High School vs Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 974 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Girls High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
997 students · ICSEA 1071
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta
Harris Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Macarthur Girls High School Parramatta NSW | Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Harris Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 539 | #231 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #437 of 1,472 | #762 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 997 | 1,282 |
| Girls / boys | 997 / 0 | 648 / 634 |
| Foundation intake | – | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 113 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 105.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Harris Park 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mchf.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 45.2).
- •Macarthur Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.7).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 997.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has grown faster over five years (5% vs -17%).
- •Macarthur Girls High School is a government school while Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is an independent 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 Macarthur Girls High School better than Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Girls High School ranks higher (63.1 vs 45.2 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 Macarthur Girls High School and Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Parramatta and Harris Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has 12.2.
How do Macarthur Girls High School and Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta rank in NSW?
Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 and Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is 231st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.