Magdalene Catholic College vs Narellan Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalene Catholic College
Smeaton Grange · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1039
Narellan Vale Public School
Narellan Vale · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | Narellan Vale Public School Narellan Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #1049 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #3286 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,137 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 308 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Narellan Vale 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | narellanva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Magdalene Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 42.0).
- •Magdalene Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 619.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is a catholic school while Narellan Vale Public School is a government 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 Magdalene Catholic College better than Narellan Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Magdalene Catholic College ranks higher (57.3 vs 42.0 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 Magdalene Catholic College and Narellan Vale Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Smeaton Grange and Narellan Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magdalene Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narellan Vale Public School has 16.8.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and Narellan Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 and Narellan Vale Public School is 1049th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.